Director Analyst - Accounting Process and AI Technology (Remote - U.S.)

About the role

This is an individual contributor position, based remotely in North America. Gartner is looking for an Analyst to provide research and advisory to global clients in the US, EMEA and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for transforming controllership processes; accounts payable, accounts receivable and the financial close processes.
• Guide clients in how to transform these processes using AI and automation techniques to not only drive processing efficiency but drive strategic outcomes for the office of the CFO.
• Work with a collaborative team of highly experienced analysts to build authoritative research and advice that directly addresses the priorities and challenges of senior finance leaders.
• Remain ahead of the curve on development and issues across accounting technologies and processes as well as applicable adjacent areas such as finance technology and transformation strategy.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant field or industry experience.
• 8+ years of experience in leading accounting teams supporting the record to report processes in large multinational organizations with demonstrated experience transforming the financial close/accounting processes.
• Strong knowledge in working with various accounting automation vendors and technologies associated with financial accounting processes, including ERPs.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, CPA or equivalent certification preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to conduct occasion travel up to 25%, regionally and globally.

Qualifications

• To thrive in this role, it helps if you are obsessed with your area of expertise. Gartner analysts are correctly viewed as THE experts.
• Adept at writing insightful and actionable content to business leaders, that supports their strategic goals.
• Excellent collaborator with the ability to quickly build rapport and gain client trust.
• Confident presenter with a high level of executive presence (prior experience with speaking engagements is a plus).
• Analytical thinker with the ability to process information quickly and make actionable recommendations.
• Willing to challenge conventional norms and views.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with financial accounting and automation tools.
• Knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems.

Benefits

At Gartner, you’ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients’ AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You’ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.

Pay

Reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 148,000 USD - 175,500 USD.

Schedule

Hybrid work environment. Employees have flexibility to work virtually when it's productive to do so and get together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.