Who we are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
About the role:
This role will directly support the Finance Operations – Business Operations team by supporting and outlining processes that require complex data analysis, cross functional collaboration and process implementation. This individual will play a key role in driving forward large-scale systems and operations projects that involve multiple departments and teams, focusing on designing and delivering a favorable outcome for all parties involved. This role will also work closely with KPI/Data team to leverage existing data infrastructure to inform design decisions and process implementations across the business.
This role is open to candidates residing in Canada.
You should apply if:
- You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
- You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
- You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
- You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.
In this role, you will:
- Play a critical role on the Finance Ops Business Operations team by compiling and reporting on high-visibility business KPI’s that are shared throughout the business.
- Develop framework and tool for analyzing customer invoices, credits, payments and refunds to get a clear picture of outstanding net credit/debit balance owed.
- Leverage customer billing tool to forecast and analyze deferred revenue at a corporate level.
- Analyze large scale data in Tableau and Databricks to ensure data cleanliness and accuracy.
- Assist KPI/Data team in building out new data insights and pipelines to drive actionable business actions focused on high ROI initiatives.
- Serve as a key point of contact for key project design decisions and operational processes.
- Enable the business to hit 3-year growth and profitability targets.
- Partner with the Finance Organization to optimize and enhance existing processes allowing teams to accurately execute on responsibilities with minimal disruptions.
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Sample the Customer Experience, Work with Urgency and Deliver Iteratively, Work Backwards from Winning, Keep a High Bar, Be Intellectually Honest, Have Discipline, Eliminate Bureaucracy and Solve Problems Together) as we scale globally and across new offices.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- 4+ years of experience in Strategic Finance or Investment Banking or Management Consulting or Finance Operations/Accounting.
- Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, mathematics, accounting, or related field.
- Strong financial modeling and analysis capabilities.
- Strong accounting knowledge with experience working closely with accounting teams.
- Previous experience using Tableau or other data-visualization tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally.
- Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable presenting to senior management.
- Experience managing/leading cross functional data or project initiatives.
An ideal candidate also has:
- Experience partnering with data teams.
- Proficiency in SQL / Databricks.
- Eagerness to enhance existing processes and build new optimal workflows.
- Experience reporting on KPI metrics at scale.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-growing environment with high degrees of ambiguity.
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Benefits
Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email ** Redacted ** or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
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