Databricks: Accounting Data & Technology Manager — Mountain View, California; San Francisco, California

About Databricks

Databricks develops a platform for data, analytics and AI. Its employer material describes bringing related capabilities together so organisations can build and scale applications, analytics and agents using their information. The advertised platform portfolio includes data-engineering, lakehouse, governance and AI-related products. Its business connects the infrastructure used to manage data with the tools used to derive insights or create applications, rather than treating those activities as entirely separate technology projects.

The position and its setting

Databricks lists Accounting Data & Technology Manager in Mountain View, California; San Francisco, California, under reference 8688861002. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Finance
• Employer listing date: 13 October 2026

Responsibilities and work described

• We are building a finance function that stays ahead of the curve — leveraging AI, automation, and modern tooling to operate at the pace Databricks demands
• Serve as the accounting team's S/4HANA expert — the person who ensures our in-flight SAP implementation reflects best practice rather than a lift-and-shift of how we operate in NetSuite today
• Be responsible for bridging the gap between our team's subject matter experts, our technology solutions, and the business data needed to support accounting operations
• In addition to SAP ownership, this role will build purposeful, reliable solutions on top of the Databricks platform and Finance Datalake to accelerate global accounting operations

Essential requirements and candidate background

• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting systems, ERP administration, or finance technology — with deep, hands-on SAP S/4HANA FICO experience
• Demonstrated expertise in SAP S/4HANA configuration across core accounting areas: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and financial close and consolidation
• Experience participating in or leading at least one full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementation — ideally on the business/functional side rather than purely technical
• Understanding: accounting close processes, U.S
• GAAP, and how ERP configuration decisions impact financial reporting
• Experience: SAP master data governance, chart of accounts design, and configuration documentation
• SOX experience — understanding how system controls, access management, and segregation of duties operate within SAP
• Translate between accounting business requirements and SAP technical configuration — comfortable working with both accountants and technical consultants
• Communication skills — able to articulate system design trade-offs to senior finance leadership clearly and concisely
• High ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently without constant direction

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• SAP S/4HANA certification (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate — Financial Accounting)
• Experience: SAP Central Finance, SAP Analytics Cloud, or SAP BTP
• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting certification
• Experience working at a high-growth technology or SaaS company
• Prior experience working on SAP implementations
• Familiarity: NetSuite (helpful for understanding the current-state processes being migrated)
• Experience: Databricks or other data platforms
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or equivalent)

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles
• Advertised location: Mountain View, California; San Francisco, California

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees
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Practical preparation: SAP

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Relevant skills

• AI/ML
• SAP
• NetSuite
• GAAP
• CPA
• Excel
• AI
• embedded systems
• accounting
• financial reporting
• taxation
• compliance