Strategic Initiatives Director
Innovate with purpose
At BILL, we believe in empowering the businesses that drive our economy. By replacing outdated financial processes with innovative tools, we help businesses—from startups to established brands—make smarter decisions and gain control of their operations. And we don’t stop there: we’re creating the future of financial automation so businesses can spend more time on what matters.
Working here means you become part of a vision-driven team that’s ready to tackle challenges and build cutting-edge solutions. We value purpose, drive, and curiosity—and we thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Whether in one of our offices in San Jose, CA, Draper, UT, or working remotely, BILLders collaborate to deliver real impact for businesses that need more time in their busy weeks.
At BILL, we listen, learn, and lead—fostering collaboration and a drive for continuous growth. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values each person’s unique skills and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d love to hear from you—you might be just what we’re looking for, whether in this role or another.
✨ Let’s give businesses more time for what matters.
Make your impact within a rapidly growing Fintech Company
This role will serve as a key strategic advisor and right-hand person to the President of Finance. You will be responsible for managing the rhythm of business for BILL’s executive team, leading select strategic initiatives on behalf of the President, providing strategic decision support, and ensuring seamless communication and coordination at the executive team level. This position will report to the Chief of Staff to the President, based in San Jose.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Autonomously drives important strategic initiatives, working on critical issues that impact BILL’s success. Ensures their work is integrated with other areas and aligned with the strategic priorities of the organization.
- Support BILL’s President in all aspects of leading the organization: strategy, planning, operations, cadence, org design, communication flow. Proactively anticipates and resolves critical issues that impact organizational success.
- Builds trust-based relationships with the executive team.
- Leads through influence at all levels of the organization. Inspires resilience and champions continuous improvement.
We’d love to chat if you have:
- 12+ years of total work experience, including 7+ years in strategy consulting, corporate strategy and development, or an equivalent function at a high-growth company
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; MBA preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and extract actionable insights
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong bias for action, urgency, and a radical ownership mentality
- Strong cross-functional leader and natural collaborator - have had a strong partnership with c-suite executive team members
- Ability to drive key initiatives to successful outcomes in a high-growth technology organization.
- Learner, naturally curious, and self-aware
- Strong understanding of business drivers and KPIs
- Excels at balancing competing priorities across multiple projects and rationally prioritizing time investment
- Thoughtful and empathetic team player
Please note that for this position, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States of America without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
The estimated salary range for this role is noted below for our San Jose based role. Our ranges for each role and job level are based on a variety of factors including candidate experience, expertise, and geographic location and may vary from the amounts listed above. The role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending & health savings account, paid holidays, paid time off, and other company benefits.
San Jose pay range
$197,600 - $247,500 USD
What’s in it for you?
Redefining how businesses automate their work is a fast-paced, exciting, and fun environment. But we also have benefits and perks to ensure the magic isn’t only experienced by our customers, but by our employees as well.
Here is a preview of some of the amazing benefits here at BILL:
- 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans (choose HMO, PPO, or HDHP)
- HSA & FSA accounts
- Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 11+ Observed holidays and wellness days and flexible time off
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with employee discounts
- Wellness & Fitness initiatives
- Employee recognition and referral programs
- And much more
Don’t believe us? Check out our culture, benefits, and teams on our career site, LinkedIn Life, or YouTube pages.
BILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusion. We believe our best ideas come from the unique stories, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to bring their authentic selves and contribute to our culture.
We are committed to a transparent, inclusive hiring process that reflects our values. If you need accommodations at any stage, please contact interviewaccommodations@hq.bill.com.
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