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Company Overview (Who are we? Why should you join us?)
At ecoATM the proof of our success is in our staggering growth, extraordinary impact on protecting the planet, and providing a work culture unlike any other. We are a technology company and a pioneer of device re-commerce. Through our 7,000 automated kiosks and online marketplace Gazelle.com, we enable people all over the world to join the mobile device re-use revolution, a revolution that will get billions of used smartphones out of the e-waste cycle and into the hands of people who don’t have affordable access to the empowerment of
the latest mobile technology.
At ecoATM we know our employees are our greatest strength and the key to our continued growth and success. When you join our team, you will enjoy more than just a job, you will be empowered to develop and utilize your unique talents and skills to build a rewarding career while making a lasting, positive impact on the planet.
Our Values and Leadership Behaviors
About the Role
The Senior Manager, Accounting Operations & Transformation is the execution engine behind the accounting transformation agenda. Where the Director sets strategy and organizational direction, you make it happen. You will own the day-to-day delivery of process improvements, system initiatives, and operational changes across the accounting organization, ensuring that what gets designed actually gets built, adopted, and sustained.
This role serves as the accounting lead on business initiatives from start to finish. You will be brought in early to define accounting requirements, lead user acceptance testing, manage the implementation, and own the stabilization period for several months post go-live. Once the initiative is fully embedded and operating as business as usual, you will transition ownership to the appropriate team and move to the next priority.
The ability to drive a clean handoff, without things falling apart after you step back, is a defining measure of success in this role.
This role reports to the Director, Accounting Operations & Transformation and works closely with Finance, IT, and Business Operations. You will be the person who goes deep on the details, understands how the close actually works, knows where the process breaks down, and builds the fixes that hold. This is a hands-on, high-accountability role for someone who takes pride in flawless execution and finishing what they start.
What You Will Do
Execute and Deliver Initiatives
Serve as the accounting lead on business initiatives from requirements definition through UAT, go-live, and post go-live stabilization
Own the day-to-day execution of accounting improvement initiatives from kickoff through stabilization
Manage a structured transition to business as usual once initiatives are fully embedded, ensuring clean handoffs that do not require ongoing intervention
Manage project workstreams, timelines, and deliverables, keeping work on track and escalating when needed
Ensure changes are fully implemented and do not revert after go-live, following through until improvements are embedded in daily operations
Build and maintain SOPs and process documentation so work is repeatable and not dependent on individuals
Drive Process Improvements Across Core Accounting Functions
Identify and fix recurring issues across AP, AR, GL, Treasury, and Inventory
Diagnose root causes rather than symptoms, and design practical solutions that can actually be implemented
Standardize close processes, reconciliation templates, and close cadence across the team
Identify and remediate data quality issues affecting reconciliations, subledger accuracy, and close reporting
Support Oracle ERP Upgrade Execution
Own the accounting workstream details for the Oracle upgrade, including readiness planning, process documentation, and coordination with IT
Lead user acceptance testing for accounting-related system changes and ensure all issues are resolved before go-live
Serve as the day-to-day point of contact between Accounting and IT during testing and deployment phases
Support stabilization post go-live, ensuring the team is operating effectively in the new environment
Partner Across Functions to Resolve Operational Issues
Work directly with Finance, IT, and Business Operations to resolve issues that impact Accounting, especially where ownership is unclear
Surface upstream data and process gaps that create downstream accounting problems and drive them to resolution
Ensure accounting requirements are clearly communicated and carried through in cross-functional initiatives
Drive Adoption and Sustainment
Lead change management at the ground level, including training, communication, and reinforcement of new processes
Build consistent ways of working across the team so process quality does not depend on individual effort
Monitor improvements post implementation and address issues before they become recurring problems
What You Bring
Experience
8+ years in accounting operations, or a blend of public accounting and industry experience
Proven track record executing process improvement and system initiatives in a real operating environment
Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle, including user acceptance testing and deployment support
Deep understanding of how the close works in practice, including reconciliations, subledger processes, and close cycle mechanics
Experience leading business initiatives end-to-end, including managing stabilization periods and transitioning work to business as usual
Experience building SOPs, process documentation, and standard ways of working
Experience working effectively in a remote or distributed environment
Technical Knowledge
Strong working knowledge of accounting operations across AP, AR, GL, Treasury, and Inventory
Ability to diagnose operational root causes and design solutions that hold up in practice
Familiarity with data quality issues that impact reconciliations and close reporting
Solid understanding of internal controls within accounting processes
Execution and Influence
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
Ability to drive accountability and move work forward across teams without direct authority
Clear communicator who can simplify complex operational issues for both accounting and non-accounting audiences
Comfortable working in ambiguity with a bias toward action and follow-through
Credentials
CPA preferred
How You Work
You go deep on the details and do not hand off before the work is done
You follow through until changes are embedded, not just delivered
You communicate proactively and keep leadership informed without being asked
You are practical, build solutions that work in the real world, and move fast
You are as effective working remotely as you are in a room, and you make the distance invisible
What Success Looks Like in 6-12 Months
The Oracle ERP upgrade accounting workstream is executed on time, with clean UAT and no disruption to the close
Recurring close issues are identified, root-caused, and resolved, not just tracked
Core processes across AP, AR, GL, Treasury, and Inventory are more consistent, documented, and repeatable
Business initiatives are delivered fully, with clean transitions to business as usual that do not require ongoing intervention
Process improvements are sustained after go-live and do not revert
The Accounting team has clear, documented ways of working and greater confidence in their day-to-day tools and processes
Leadership does not need to follow up on execution, because delivery is reliable and proactive
Business Travel (How much will you travel?)
<10%
Location (Where will you be working?)
San Diego, CA (Hybrid work schedule)
Pay Range (How much might you earn in your base salary?)
$150 - $175k
This position is also be eligible for short-term and long-term incentives based on individual and company performance.
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This information is provided per CA SB 1162 (“CA Pay Transparency Law”). Base pay information is based on market location. Learn more about ecoATM benefits here.
This position may also be eligible for short-term and long-term incentives based on individual and company performance.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Here at ecoATM/Gazelle we value diversity & belonging and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic, and are fairly and equitably compensated based on current market data. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know.
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