Manager, Billing Operations GPO

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An overview of this role

The Billing Operations Global Process Owner (GPO) Team at GitLab forms part of the Revenue Organization. This problem solving, process oriented and outcome based team play a crucial role in system implementation, automation and enhancement, defining new processes and/or refining existing processes within the Billing and Accounts Receivable space. The GPO team provides technical guidance and consultation to the larger Revenue Accounting Team, liaising with internal audit for Billing Operations SOX compliance and participating in cross functional projects.

What you'll do

• Identify areas of improvement in current billing processes
• Conceptualize requirements, assess technical feasibility in Zuora Billing, and oversee testing and go-live for automation of manual activities within these processes
• Develop a remediation plan when potential issues are identified within the current process
• Communicate impact to the leadership team and stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system implementations and enhancements, including prioritization of roadmap items
• Support management of Zuora Billing including approving role creation, accounting policies, rules, change in set-up to facilitate new/additional requirements from the Billing Operations Team
• Review existing processes and policies and communicate with stakeholders for changes in Zuora Billing in alignment with Zuora Revenue requirements
• Perform periodical review of SOX compliance, collaborate with internal audit team for any change in process and controls
• Support external and internal audit requirements related to revenue reporting
• Support management with on long-term, multi-stage projects of high complexity

What you'll bring 

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience (Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent degree preferred)
• 3-5 years of relevant experience with a public company
• Ability to manage a team and to train and leverage the skills of others to achieve objectives
• Experience working with Zuora Billing
• Proficient with excel and google sheets
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and cross functionally to support a variety of complex projects
• Flexible to meet changing priorities and the ability to prioritize workload to achieve on time accurate results
• Process oriented, outcome based problem-solving skills
• Self-directed and able to effectively complete tasks with minimal supervision
• You share our values, and work in accordance with those values.
• Successful completion of a background check
• Ability to use GitLab
• Effective communication skills, including an ability to listen to the needs of the business units, research and comprehend complex matters, articulate issues in a clear and simplified manner, and present findings and recommendations in both oral and written presentations
• Successful completion of a background check
• Ability to use GitLab

How GitLab will support you

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• All remote, asynchronous work environment
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and development budget 
• Parental leave 
• Home office support

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