Functional Lead - Finance Systems

Squarespace

4.5

(44)

New York, NY

Why you should apply for a job to Squarespace:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.8/5 in supportive management
  • 91% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 98% would recommend this company to other women
  • 82% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Squarespace offers 20 weeks of paid family leave, fertility and adoption benefits.
  • We offer choice of plans with an option that covers 100% premiums for you and your dependent children.
  • Flexible vacation & paid time off
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    Position summary

    our strategy and enterprise standards

    • Be a trusted advisor to Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Internal Controls and Procurement identifying pain points, defining functional requirements, and delivering business solutions that lead to measurable outcomes

    • Facilitate structured workshops to capture, document, and prioritize requirements and transformation opportunities

    • Lead functional testing to ensure that solutions meet design intent and goals before UAT with Finance SMEs

    • Improve automation and simplification by identifying opportunities to refine processes, reduce manual work, enhance data accuracy, and embed automation and analytics into daily operations

    • Champion process integrity across the finance ecosystem through ensuring end-to-end workflows (record to report, procure to pay, order to cash, plan to report and tax compliance) are efficient, connected, and compliant

    • Strengthen governance and compliance by partnering with internal controls and audit to ensure configurations, access, and data remain accurate and compliant

    • Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and other partners to deliver integrated, reliable, and insight-driven Finance processes

    • Mentor and build functional capability by guiding analysts and process owners design with quality, consistency, and scalability in mind

    Who We Are Looking For

    • Bachelor's Degree (with focus in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Business Administration or related field)

    • 8+ years of progressive financial systems or business process design experience with at least 5 years leading finance transformation projects

    • Experience with core Finance processes (GL, AP, AR, Revenue, FP&A, Tax, and Procurement)

    • Experience leading functional design or process optimization initiatives across Finance systems using Agile methodologies

    • You can connect requirements to scalable, sustainable functional designs

    • Analytical and stakeholder management skills

    • Experience documenting and explaining problems and solutions

    • You have worked in an environment that balances operational stability and transformation

    • ERP or EPM Implementation experience

    Benefits & Perks

    • A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums

    • Fertility and adoption benefits

    • Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage

    • Headspace mindfulness app subscription

    • Global Employee Assistance Program

    • Retirement benefits with employer match

    • Flexible paid time off

    • 20 weeks for parental leave and up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member

    • Pretax commuter benefit

    • Education reimbursement

    • Employee donation match to community organizations

    • 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

    • Dog-friendly workplace

    • Free lunch and snacks

    • Private rooftop

    • Hack week twice per year

    Cash Compensation Range: $148,500 - $239,200 USD

    The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.

    In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock.

    About Squarespace

    Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers .

    Our Commitment

    Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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    Why you should apply for a job to Squarespace:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.8/5 in supportive management
  • 91% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 98% would recommend this company to other women
  • 82% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Squarespace offers 20 weeks of paid family leave, fertility and adoption benefits.
  • We offer choice of plans with an option that covers 100% premiums for you and your dependent children.
  • Flexible vacation & paid time off