Instacart · 5 days ago
Director, Finance Transformation
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$243K/yr - $270K/yr
10+ years expInstacart is transforming the grocery industry by providing essential services for customers and flexible earning opportunities for Personal Shoppers. The Head of Finance Transformation will lead critical initiatives to modernize finance infrastructure and processes, focusing on developing a comprehensive transformation roadmap and managing significant projects to enhance finance operations.
Delivery ServiceE-CommerceGroceryShopping
Responsibilities
Develop and own a strategic 3-5 year finance transformation roadmap that prioritizes initiatives based on business impact, feasibility, and resource constraints
Lead 5-7 concurrent major transformation initiatives including Revenue systems, Billing infrastructure, E-invoicing, EIPP implementation, and month-end close process optimization
Serve as both strategist and hands-on project manager, driving initiatives from conception through implementation and adoption
Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing finance tools, systems, and processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
Partner with Engineering and IT teams to define technical requirements and ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise architecture
Build business cases and ROI analyses to secure buy-in and funding for transformation initiatives
Manage change management and adoption strategies to ensure successful implementation across the finance organization
Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to track progress and demonstrate value delivery
Navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities in a high-growth, fast-paced environment while maintaining focus on strategic objectives
Collaborate with the CAO and finance leadership to align transformation efforts with broader organizational goals
Build and mentor a high-performing team of transformation professionals
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A with at least 4+ years focused on finance transformation, systems implementation, or process improvement
Strong finance and accounting foundation with deep understanding of revenue recognition, billing cycles, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end close processes
Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale, multi-year transformation programs involving systems implementations and process redesign
Demonstrated project/program management expertise with ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives, stakeholders, and dependencies
Experience working with finance systems and technologies (ERP systems, billing platforms, invoicing solutions, etc.)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to assess complex situations and develop practical solutions
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with ability to influence without authority
Experience managing and developing teams
Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced, high-growth environments
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
Preferred
MBA, CPA, or other relevant advanced degree/certification
Experience at high-growth technology companies or e-commerce/marketplace businesses
Hands-on experience implementing specific systems such as revenue management platforms, billing systems, e-invoicing solutions, or EIPP platforms
Background in both Big 4 consulting/advisory and in-house finance transformation roles
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and modern project management tools
Technical proficiency with data analysis tools (SQL, Python, Tableau, etc.)
Change management certification or formal training
Experience addressing technical debt and legacy system modernization
Track record of building business cases and securing executive buy-in for major investments
Experience working with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product, and IT
Benefits
New hire equity grant
Annual refresh grants
Highly market-competitive compensation and benefits
Company
Instacart
Instacart is an online grocery platform that offers same-day delivery and pickup services for retailers and consumers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.92BKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceTiger Global ManagementD1 Capital Partners
2023-09-19IPO
2021-11-01Private Equity· $232M
2021-09-05Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Chris Rogers
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Leonardo
Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-01-09
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