What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Finance Transformation and Revenue Operations position at ITHAKA?
ITHAKA's mission is to expand access to knowledge and education around the world. Our services - Artstor, JSTOR, Portico, and Ithaka S R - enable people everywhere to learn, to grow, and to overcome historical barriers to education. In carrying out our mission, as employees we feel a deep responsibility to each other and our well-being, and are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
The Role
ITHAKA is looking for a Senior Manager, Finance Transformation and Revenue Operations. This is a strategic and transformational leadership position reporting directly to the CFO. Leading a team of three finance professionals, you will be a key partner in the reimagination of the finance function, leveraging technology and process redesign to deliver sustainable impact. This role demands a visionary leader who can identify and execute opportunities for transformation while aligning finance initiatives with long-term organizational goals. Collaboration with stakeholders across finance and business functions will be essential in driving this mission forward. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and dynamic leader who thrives at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation.
About the Role
TheSenior Manager, Finance Transformation and Revenue Operations is a pivotal role that supports the Finance transformation agenda, with primary focus on transforming the Revenue and A / R area and managing a senior revenue accountant. In this position, you will spearhead efforts to automate processes, enhance reporting and analytics, and establish robust data stewardship practices. By driving innovation and efficiency, you will ensure the Revenue and A / R functions align with organizational goals and emerging best practices.
Responsibilities
Transformational Leadership :
- Process Redesign and Automation :
- Assess current workflows within Revenue and A / R, identifying inefficiencies and manual touchpoints.
- Lead automation efforts, prioritizing high-impact areas and automated reporting. Collaborate with the team to ensure Salesforce implementation is fully leveraged. Work closely with the controller and CFO to overcome challenges and foster ownership of the process through clear expectations and continuous support.
- Develop and implement a phased roadmap for transformation aligned with organizational goals.
- Data Stewardship and Governance :
- Act as the custodian of financial data within the Revenue and A / R area.
- Establish practices for consistent data creation, transformation, and governance.
- Enhance dimensionality in the chart of accounts for granular and insightful reporting.
- Enhanced Reporting and Analytics :
- Accelerate the development of comprehensive and dynamic reporting for Revenue and A / R.
- Introduce advanced analytics to support data-driven decision-making.
Organizational Support :
Stakeholder Engagement :
Qualifications
Work Authorization and Sponsorship
ITHAKA is not currently considering candidates who require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States.
Compensation and Benefits
At ITHAKA we believe in openness and equity. Part of living those values is our commitment to clarity about salary ranges, so candidates know what to expect. The starting salary for this position ranges from $108,000 to $135,000 per year. Starting pay may vary with job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. At present, our total compensation package for benefits-eligible employees includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer-paid 10% retirement contribution, paid parental and caregiver leave, 22 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, up to 12 sick days, wellness benefits, and more. Please note that ITHAKA, at its discretion, may make changes to its benefits programs from time to time.
Work for ITHAKA
We are committed to our organizational values of belonging, evidence, speed, teamwork, and trust. We take inclusion seriously. Belonging is one of our core values, and it shows in our vibrant culture. People from a wide range of backgrounds work at ITHAKA, and we believe that unique perspectives help us realize new insights and build better solutions.
We want to work with people who are passionate about ideas like these and who wish to contribute their perspectives and talents to ITHAKA's mission. We enthusiastically welcome applications from people of all underrepresented backgrounds and credentials. We want to hear your story and include your perspective in the transformative work we aim to do.
Learn more about Working at ITHAKA.
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Although ITHAKA has physical offices in New York and Ann Arbor, Michigan, our employees are distributed across the continental United States. At this time, we're not considering candidates who are unable to work and reside in the continental U.S.
Candidates may apply by submitting an application online through our career site, if you have any questions about your application, please contact us at careers@ithaka.org. ITHAKA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if there's anything we can do to accommodate any portion of the application or hiring process, please contact us at accommodations@ithaka.org.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability, or other status protected by law. We invite you to read our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement. ITHAKA cares about your privacy, learn more about our Applicant Privacy Notice.
Salary : $108,000 - $135,000
