Senior Manager, Financial Operations

Welcome to the Agentic Commerce EraAt Commerce, our mission is to empower businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive with our open, AI-driven commerce ecosystem. As the parent company of BigCommerce, Feedonomics, and Makeswift, we connect the tools and systems that power growth, enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of their data, deliver seamless and personalized experiences across every channel, and adapt swiftly to an ever-changing market. Simply said, we help businesses confidently solve complex commerce challenges so they can build smarter, adapt faster, and grow on their own terms. If you want to be part of a team of bold builders, sharp thinkers, and technical trailblazers, working together to shape the future of commerce, this is the place for you.BigCommerce, part of the Commerce brand family, helps merchants increase sales at every stage of their growth. From small startups to mid-market businesses and large enterprises, we provide the leading e-commerce platform. Our customers can then concentrate on what's most important: growing their businesses. We enable our customers to build, innovate, and grow, collectively reshaping the e-commerce industry.BigCommerce is the world's most acclaimed ecommerce platform because we enable our customers to build intuitive and engaging stores to support every stage of their growth. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Operations to be responsible for the development and ongoing performance of a portion of the Quote to Cash process which is a critical function of our customers' journey. This customer-facing position will require an empathetic individual focused on providing the best experience to all our customers and stakeholders. They will manage team members focused on ensuring compliance with our business model, mission, and standards.What You’ll DoExecute and contribute to strategies for the Quote to Cash teams in order to meet and sustain performance and hit the company's portfolio targetsLead or assist in the research, development and implementation/integration of automated and scalable business processes and best practicesWork cross functionally with other teams including Legal, Product, and Business Applications to develop project plans to deliver on roadmap itemsPrioritize resources amongst a backlog of activities through the evaluation of challenges and opportunitiesAssist with month-end revenue recognition reporting, ad-hoc account, and month-end duties where necessaryDeliver results through optimizing operational metrics, KPIs, and SLAs that support the entire customer lifecycleManage assigned business processes and Quote to Cash team members including but not limited to contracting, provisioning / fulfillment, revenue recognition, billing, payments, and collections:Establish and oversee individual and team goals aligned with organizational objectivesSupervise the daily activities of one or more teams ensuring efficient and effective performanceDevelop and implement performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) aimed at improved team effectiveness and productivityConduct regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback, setting clear objectives, and outlining development plansProvide mentorship, guidance, and support to team members to enhance their skills, knowledge, and overall performanceIdentify training needs and opportunities for skill development, arranging or facilitating relevant training sessions or workshops for the teamAddress performance issues promptly and tactfully, implementing corrective actions when necessaryCollaborate with HR on talent management initiatives including recruitment, onboarding, and succession planningFoster a positive and motivating work environment that encourages teamwork, open communication, and a shared vision for successOversee and manage the schedules of a distributed team of direct reports in what can be a 24x7 environmentProvide world-class service to customers, internal and external stakeholdersMulti-channel support via email/web, live-chat, and telephoneManage customer disputes and escalations while verifying proper reporting and recognition of these disputesMake informed decisions on policy exceptions within business approved guidelinesLead supplier negotiations via process driven methodologies (i.e. RFI, RFP, RFQ) when appropriateGenerate, maintain, and review a set of appropriate reportsWork closely with organizational leaders to ensure relevant KPIs are maintained at an acceptable levelIdentify issues attributing to process failures and customer escalationsPerform and review necessary SOX / compliance and regulatory auditsPerforms other duties as assignedWho You AreBachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or other relevant course of study preferred6+ years of accounting, contracting, fulfillment, billing & accounts services, accounts receivable, and/or collections experience3+ years of team leadership experience within a finance or operations disciplineAbility to effectively manage a worldwide, remote staffExperience working with a SaaS eCommerce or other subscription-based company preferredExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsPossess exceptional skills in collaboration, negotiation, and the ability to drive consensus with key business partnersAbility to self-direct and use independent judgment to make decisions while recognizing when to escalate issues to senior managementAbility to influence others through shared outcomes and common goalsStrong capability with SaaS and Agile workflows and technologiesStrong capability with CRM and ticketing software including Salesforce, Impartner, Five9, ACDStrong capability with Billing / Collections software including Zuora, Ariba, and IntacctStrong capability with Contracting software including Conga and IroncladStrong capability with end-to-end process design, waste reduction, change management, and project managementProven record of using operations expertise to improve quality of service and drive efficiency across a breadth of prior challenging experiencesTakes initiative to find ways to get better results, seeks and takes advantage of ideas, best practices and solutionsAgile when faced with disruptions and excels in a fast-paced team-oriented environmentComfortable with large amounts of data and proficient at leveraging that to tell a compelling storyMust be flexible to shift work and occasional overtime(Pay Transparency Range: $97,534.00 - $164,946.00)Compensation TransparencyThe national base salary range for this role is posted above in this job post.Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications and geographic location. We also consider internal equity to help ensure fair and consistent pay practices across our teams.Where applicable, this role may also be eligible for variable compensation (such as bonus or commission), equity, and benefits in accordance with local policies. Details will be shared during the hiring process. We are committed to equitable and transparent pay practices that align to market data, internal equity, and individual contribution.Inclusion and BelongingAt Commerce, we believe that celebrating the unique histories, perspectives and abilities of every employee makes a difference for our company, our customers and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and the inclusive atmosphere we build together will make room for every person to contribute, grow and thrive.We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.Learn more about the Commerce team, culture and benefits at https://www.commerce.com/careers/Protect Yourself Against Hiring Scams: Our Corporate Disclaimer Commerce, along with many other employers, has become the subject of fraudulent job offers to hopeful prospective job seekers.Be AdvisedCommerce does not offer jobs to individuals who do not go through our formal hiring process.Commerce Will Neverrequire payment of recruitment fees from candidates;request personally identifiable information through unsanctioned websites or applications;attempt to solicit money from you as part of the hiring process or as part of an employment offer;solicit money to complete visa requirements as part of a job offer.If you receive unsolicited offers of employment from Commerce, we urge you to be extremely cautious and avoid engaging or responding.