Upwork ($UPWK) is the world’s work marketplace. We serve everyone from one-person startups to large, Fortune 100 enterprises with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential.

Last year, more than $3.8 billion of work was done through Upwork by skilled professionals who are gaining more control by finding work they are passionate about and innovating their careers.

The Program Manager, Upwork Accounting Transformation role will report to the Senior Director, Platform Controller. This position will be responsible for managing a set of cross-functional strategic projects and Accounting projects designed to drive scalability in our Accounting organization and support key business initiatives. They will also be responsible for helping to develop Program and Project Management best practices, including program schedules, project plans, andExecutive level status reporting.

The Program Manager must be adept at building relationships across functions (Engineering, Product, Finance, etc.), influencing stakeholders to prioritize programs / projects as needed, and helping decide on how to balance growth vs. scalability decision making. They should bring thought leadership to the role – defining how we approach Program Management in Accounting, while having the ability to connect dots on dependencies within the organization and “see around corners” to understand what will impact program / project success. They should also have a foundation with accounting concepts and a familiarity of financial reports (balance sheet, profit & loss statement, cash flow, etc.). This role will help build accounting requirements for our engineering groups and our Financial Systems team, ensuring we design & build relevant platform capabilities for Upwork’s long-term roadmap.

Your Responsibilities:

• Deliver program and project management for core priorities at Upwork
• Develop the framework for Program Management within Accounting, including how we align our requirements within product launch initiatives
• Become a key partner with relevant Engineering and Financial System teams
• Provide timely status updates to Leadership, including any risks to program / project timelines
• Develop initial best practices for the group as we begin to build Program Management capabilities within the Accounting function

What it takes to catch our eye:

• 8+ years of Program and Project Management experience
• Experience defining program requirements
• Experience in leading large, cross functional projects with multiple stakeholders (technical and non-technical)
• Experience with ERP platforms
• Experience working within FinTech organizations

Preferred Experience:

• 10+ years with 5+ years as a Program Manager
• Accounting, Finance or Related degree
• Relevant certifications (PMP, Agile, etc.)
• Experience with Oracle and ERP Migrations
• Experience with online marketplace organizations

The annual base salary for this position in California and Washington ranges from $110,000 – $165,000. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salary for this position in California and Washington, and individual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for the annual bonus plan or sales incentive plan and eligibility to participate in our long term equity incentive program.

Come change how the world works.

At Upwork, you’ll shape talent solutions for how the world works today. We are a remote-first organization working together to create exciting remote work opportunities for a global community of professionals. While we have physical offices in San Francisco and Chicago, currently we also support hiring of corporate full-time employees in 19 states in the United States. Please speak with a member of our recruitment team to determine whether you are located in a state in which we are hiring corporate full-time employees.

At the core of our vibrant culture are shared values that form the foundation of our organization. These values revolve around trust, risk-taking, customer focus, and excellence. Our overarching mission is to create economic opportunities so that people have better lives. We foster an environment where individuals are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, nurturing personal and professional growth through development opportunities, mentorship programs, and participation in Upwork Belonging Communities.

We take pride in providing exceptional benefits to our employees. These include comprehensive medical insurance coverage for both you and your family, unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. To explore these benefits in detail, as well as gain insights into our company values, working principles, and the overall employee experience, we invite you to visit our Life at Upwork page.

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