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The finance team is looking for a team member who can continue to help transform the organization to the next level. We strive to become a truly best-in-class finance organization. We are looking for team members that are architects, proactive, strive for continuous improvement, metrics driven, put ethics and integrity first, enjoy hard-working environments and like having fun.

Your Responsibilities:

• Own month-end close close processes for Treasury/Escrow operations
• Take on the completion and review of key account reconciliations
• Own monthly regulatory compliance analysis
• Assist Director in managing monthly flux and reconciliation process
• Assist Director in managing audit deliverables
• Review key escrow accounting weekly processes
• Own the development and training of directly managed Analysts and Senior Treasury Analysts (~4-5 direct reports)
• Prepare and present monthly analysis of key performance indicators
• Be a representative for cross functional initiatives across finance and operations.
• Excellent communication and organization skills is a must for this position

 What it takes to catch our eye:

• Big 4 public accounting experience
• CPA or CFA is a plus
• Marketplace or technology industry experience
• Treasury and banking background is a plus
• Full scale industry accounting experience including the management of month-end close
• Experience in a fast growing company

How to really knock our socks off:

• 3-5 years of big 4 experience
• 5-8 years of full scale industry accounting experience including month-end close, high volume reconciliation review, experience with Blackline, foreign exchange and intercompany transactions
• Combination of advanced individual contributor as well as development of large teams (task and career development)
• Experience with internet marketplace business, Oracle R12 and other system tools
• Fintech or banking experience is a plus

Come change how the world works.

At Upwork you’ll help shape the future of work. From our offices in San Francisco, Santa Clara and Chicago, together we’re creating exciting new opportunities for a world of professionals. You’ll be part of a vibrant culture built on shared values: Inspire a boundless future of work, Put our community first, Have a bias towards action, and Build amazing teams. Along the way you’ll have fun and enjoy the perks of a people-first company: Work from Home Wednesday's, daily breakfast and lunch, regular in-office happy hours, top-notch benefits … and more. Check out Upwork’s spotlight on The Muse for a glimpse of our daily work/life balance.

Upwork is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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