Senior Manager, Financial Systems

Summary

Join Instacart as a seasoned leader in Financial Systems, serving as the RTR (Record to Report) Solution Architect. Lead the strategy, design, and delivery of RTR systems, supporting Order To Cash workflows, and overseeing a critical team and the Oracle Financials ecosystem. This role prioritizes integrating new technologies and enabling scalable, compliant, and efficient financial processes. You will align systems strategy with business goals, drive process improvement, and guide cross-functional execution to support the organization’s financial transformation. The position requires expertise in Oracle Cloud Financials and related systems, along with strong leadership and team management skills. Instacart offers a flexible work environment and competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• RTR Expertise with O2C Exposure: Proven mastery of Oracle Cloud Financials (GL, FAH, CM, FA) with strong understanding of upstream O2C modules (AR, Collections, CDM) and cross-functional process dependencies
• Oracle Solution Delivery: At least two full-cycle Oracle RTR implementations, with hands-on experience contributing to or leading O2C-related solutioning
• Process Leadership: Deep knowledge of period close, intercompany, revenue, invoicing, and collections processes, with a strong grasp of compliance and audit readiness requirements
• Systems Leadership: Extensive experience leading solution design from discovery through deployment, including documentation, testing, and change management
• Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled at translating complex business needs into scalable, sustainable system solutions across Finance, Accounting, IT, and Engineering
• Controls & Compliance: Demonstrated experience designing secure, SOX-compliant systems and supporting least-privilege access models
• Architecture Experience: Background in RTR solution architecture from consulting and/or in-house roles, with a track record of delivering scalable and well-documented systems
• Analytical Rigor: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess workflows, identify gaps, and recommend practical, tech-enabled improvements

Responsibilities

• Own RTR systems strategy and execution, with close integration into O2C workflows (revenue focus)
• Understand end user perspectives for both Q2C and RTR end to end processes as well as dependent upstream and downstream integrations
• Be hands-on in delivering RTR solutions while managing a team responsible for both RTR and O2C operations
• Lead and develop a team of analysts supporting Oracle Cloud applications, Oracle - FAH, Billing Platform, High Radius, Workiva, Floqast, and related applications
• Drive transformation and scalability of our financial systems ecosystem
• Act as a bridge between finance, accounting, data engineering, product teams, and more, ensuring aligned delivery
• Manage and coach a small team of analysts supporting RTR and O2C system operations
• Provide clear work direction and ensure accountability for high-quality execution across initiatives
• Actively mentor and coach team members, helping them develop expertise in RTR and O2C domains while fostering cross-functional knowledge and growth
• Provide oversight across RTR and O2C workflows, ensuring collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and seamless execution
• Empower the team by assigning ownership and accountability for day-to-day operations and project activities
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment with a focus on technical growth, cross-training, and career development
• Lead the design and delivery of scalable, compliant RTR solutions across Oracle modules including GL, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, and Fusion Accounting Hub (FAH)
• Architect and optimize workflows for close, intercompany, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Translate business needs into system capabilities that improve efficiency, control, and audit readiness
• Serve as the functional lead and DRI on RTR- and O2C-related initiatives, in partnership with a Project Manager who oversees the full project lifecycle
• Oversee integrations across RTR and O2C, including systems such as the Billing Platform, FloQast, Workiva, and the Data Warehouse
• Lead O2C functional areas—order management, invoicing, AR, collections, and credit—ensuring process alignment with RTR and driving operational efficiency
• Provide strategic direction and coaching to team members supporting O2C and RTR, ensuring high-quality, cross-functional execution
• Design and implement RTR and O2C processes that are compliant, automated, and audit-ready, reducing manual work, operational risk, and control gaps
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the close cycle, revenue workflows, reconciliations, and reporting, leveraging Oracle and adjacent tools (e.g., FloQast, Workiva, Billing Platform)
• Partner with Audit, Compliance, and Security stakeholders to enforce least-privilege access models and maintain strong control environments across RTR and O2C
• Define and maintain the RTR and O2C systems roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise finance, compliance, and operational strategies
• Drive solution planning for initiatives spanning quote-to-cash, billing, collections, intercompany, and financial reporting, in collaboration with team members and stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize enhancements and ensure upstream and downstream data flows are accurate, timely, and scalable
• Partner with IT and Engineering to support secure, performant, and integrated architecture across Oracle and connected platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Data Warehouse, etc.)
• Contribute to identification and implementation of automation, analytics, and AI-driven solutions that streamline reporting and financial processes
• Stay current with Oracle’s quarterly updates and industry trends to recommend system innovations

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience delivering Oracle ERP solutions in a global, cross-functional environment
• Ability to architect systems that support complex accounting structures and reconciliations
• Experience working in agile environments with competing priorities and evolving requirements
• Demonstrated interest in applying AI and automation to financial system workflows
• Intellectually curious and eager to expand their understanding of financial systems and emerging technology
• Proactive and self-directed, with a strong sense of ownership and a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable with experimentation and iterative learning, especially as AI transforms financial operations
• Effective communicator who engages constructively with both business and technical stakeholders
• Strategic yet detail-oriented, with the ability to align long-term vision with near-term execution

Benefits

• Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work
• This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location
• Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role
• Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants
• CA, NY, CT, NJ $203,000 — $225,000 USD
• WA $194,000 — $216,000 USD
• OR, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, RI, VT, DC, PA, VA, CO, TX, IL, HI $186,000 — $207,000 USD
• All other states $168,000 — $187,000 USD