Manager, Finance Transformation

Job-ID: 303928Category: FinanceLocation: San Francisco, CA, United States; New York City, NY, United StatesSchedule: Full time, Level 5Posted: 2026-10-29 Cleaned Document About the role and team Working at Uber means solving hard problems in a high-stakes, fast-moving environment. As an Accounting Manager, you will be a key leader within our Global Accounting Team, moving beyond basic bookkeeping to manage complex financial landscapes at a global scale. You will lead a team of Senior Accountants to ensure the integrity of our month-end close and internal controls, acting as a bridge between digital financial systems and real-world business impact. The pace here is intense and the stakes are high, requiring a mindset that thrives on ambiguity and a drive to challenge the status quo. You’ll need to balance technical precision with the agility to lead automation and process improvement initiatives across cross-functional teams like FinTech and Tax. This role is for someone who takes extreme ownership of their work, stays resilient through shifting priorities, and is motivated by the opportunity to build scalable, world-class accounting processes. What you’ll do Manage and oversee a team to complete the month-end close process, ensuring the accuracy of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting packages. Navigate and resolve complex accounting problems across the business, providing technical guidance to cross-functional partners while balancing short-term urgency with long-term scalability. Lead high-impact process improvement and automation projects, partnering with FinTech to design and implement financial systems that reduce manual debt and increase efficiency. Own the internal control environment by performing and maintaining SOX controls, ensuring all global accounting processes are audit-ready and compliant with Uber’s policies. Coach and develop a team of Senior Accountants, setting high performance bars and providing real-time feedback to help them grow through the unique challenges of a global tech environment. Collaborate across disciplines—including Tax, Payroll, and Financial Risk Management—to unblock dependencies and ensure consistent financial results across various legal entities and regions. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance. 6+ years of operational accounting experience in a public accounting firm or a multinational corporation. Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP, public company audit requirements, and financial statement analysis. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, etc.). Preferred Qualifications CPA certification. Experience implementing or operating in a SOX effective environment. Past experience as a people manager, driving performance in a complex environment. Experience with Oracle or other large-scale ERP systems in a high-volume corporate environment. Demonstrated ability to independently resolve complex problems and influence senior management decision-making. Strong systems thinking with experience in managing outsourced service providers (GBS). ResponsibilitiesFor New York City, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $146,000 per year - USD $162,000 per year.For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $146,000 per year - USD $162,000 per year.For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits.About the companyReady to Ride?This isn't the kind of place where you follow a playbook — it's where you help write one. If you're driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves — we'd love to hear from you.You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.