Instacart is hiring a
Senior Manager

Summary

Join our team and help drive change in the accounting department at Instacart. We're seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Accounting Projects to lead cross-functional project initiatives and spearhead transformative projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Computer Information Systems
• Minimum of 10 years of increasing responsibilities in operational accounting
• At least 5 years of experience managing cross-functional projects and/or system implementations
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and effective control setups
• Proficient in leveraging financial systems to implement technical policies
• Proven track record as a change leader with strong influence on leadership and project teams
• Capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with significant analytical and interpersonal abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead the conversion of strategic plans into executable actions by managing the rollout of cross-functional project initiatives
• Spearhead major transformative projects through the adoption of new systems, processes, and operational guidelines
• Act as the go-to Financial Accounting expert, providing pivotal insights, suggesting solutions, and representing financial interests in project discussions
• Build relationships with business partners and lead cross-functional teams to pinpoint and rank key improvement areas
• Facilitate and conduct analysis sessions, including root cause analysis, requirements gathering, process mapping, and control documentation
• Organize and lead brainstorming and problem-solving workshops to derive innovative solutions and address existing challenges
• Develop and drive strategies for effective problem-solving, research, analysis, and recommendation presentation for executive review
• Create, revise, and implement operational policies and documentation procedures in line with technical and policy guidelines
• Devise and execute a communication strategy to support change initiatives and promote wide-scale adoption
• Scout and advocate for new strategic opportunities, tools, AI solutions, and trends that could substantially enhance operational efficacy, accuracy, and risk management
• Clearly communicate project goals, updates, resource needs, and business outcomes
• Develop implementation roadmaps that align proposed processes and systems with organizational objectives
• Support the project management team in executing large-scale transformation projects, providing functional expertise and fostering scalable solutions organization-wide

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification
• Current knowledge of industry best practices and innovations
• Experience with Oracle Cloud, FloQast, and Workiva is a plus
• Experience in software for internal use, software development, leases, and accounting for cost, inventory, and fixed assets
• Prior exposure to high-growth, fast-paced startup environments

Benefits

• Market-competitive compensation
• Benefits in each location where our employees work
• Remote work policy
• New hire equity grant
• Annual refresh grants