Finance Operations Lead

Job description

## **About Tekion:** Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe. We are seeking a Finance Operations Lead to oversee our SaaS billing, Accounts Receivable (AR), and subscription revenue recognition. You will lead financial operations and play a critical role in optimizing our ERP infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in ERP implementations and complex SaaS billing models, with NetSuite experience being a major advantage. **Key Responsibilities** **SaaS Revenue & Billing Operations** - Manage the end-to-end SaaS billing cycle, including new subscriptions, renewals, upsells, and mid-term upgrades. - Oversee deferred revenue and SaaS revenue recognition compliance under ASC 606 / IFRS 15 frameworks. - Manage automated subscription billing schedules, usage-based metrics, and multi-tier pricing structures. - Monitor AR aging reports, manage churn risk, and drive dunning and collections workflows. - Reconcile SaaS metrics (MRR, ARR, LTV) with core accounting ledgers during month-end close. **ERP Implementation & System Integration** - Lead or support the implementation, testing, and deployment of SaaS-specific ERP modules. - Migrate legacy customer subscriptions and historical financial data into the new system. - Integrate NetSuite/ERP with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and specialized subscription billing engines. - Map quote-to-cash workflows to maximize automated invoicing and minimize manual calculations. - Establish system documentation and train the finance team on new ERP processes. **Team Leadership & Process Optimization** - Supervise, mentor, and scale a lean team of billing and revenue specialists. - Identify bottlenecks in the cash-collection cycle and automate recurring payment workflows. - Provide data-driven insights on billing anomalies, credit memos, and bad debt reserves. **Qualifications and Skills** **Education & Experience** - Experience: 8+ years of experience in finance operations, specifically within the SaaS or subscription tech industry. - Qualification: Graduation completion, Chartered Accountant (CA) or Semi-Qualified CA preferred. - ERP Expertise: Mandatory hands-on experience driving or supporting an ERP implementation. - System Knowledge: Strong proficiency in NetSuite (especially Advanced Revenue Management / SuiteBilling) is a distinct advantage. **Core Competencies** - Deep knowledge of SaaS billing metrics, revenue deferrals, and contract modifications. - Advanced Excel skills for manipulating large data sets during system migrations. - Strong project management abilities to meet strict implementation timelines. **Current Tekion Employees: Please apply via the Internal Job Board in Ashby** *Note: Tekion recently transitioned to a new recruiting tool and we appreciate your patience and feedback as we adjust to our new system!* Tekion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, victim of violence or having a family member who is a victim of violence, the intersectionality of two or more protected categories, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information on our privacy practices, please refer to our Applicant Privacy Notice [here](https://tekion.com/legal/privacy/applicant-and-candidate-privacy-notice).