As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
Ciena is seeking an innovative and collaborative IT Finance Senior Lead to drive strategic solutions within the Finance Organization. This role merges expertise in accounting and technology, offering the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and team-oriented environment.
How You Will Contribute
Design and deploy strategic solutions for Accounting, Tax, and Treasury functions, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Serve as the functional and technical lead for delivery functions, including configuration, integrations, technical builds, and testing cycles.
Collaborate with IT directors, Business Managers, Resource Managers, and IT PMO (Project Management Office) Manager to manage resources, resolve issues, and escalate when necessary.
Partner with Business Functional Leads to prioritize requirements, estimate efforts, and define technical solutions.
Lead and motivate teams by assigning responsibilities and setting clear expectations to achieve program/project goals.
Ensure solutions adhere to strategic priorities and deliver high business value.
Translate business objectives into actionable technical strategies and solutions.
The Must Haves
Minimum of 10+ years of experience with finance-related systems or solutions.
Proven expertise in accounting, tax, and treasury functions/processes within financial systems, accounting business systems, or IT functional/technical roles.
Hands-on experience implementing and supporting Oracle applications (R12.X) and SaaS solutions such as Blackline and Vertex in global environments.
Deep knowledge of Oracle Finance and Supply Chain modules, with specialization in Order-to-Cash and Demand-to-Deliver processes.
Familiarity with Oracle configurations and documentation, including MD50, BR100, and testing scripts.
Strong technical background to evaluate risks, address issues, and ensure delivery aligns with requirements.
Exceptional mentoring, coaching, and team-building capabilities.
Nice to Haves
Familiarity with global accounting processes in a multi-org environment.
Experience collaborating across US and India time zones.
Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems while maintaining attention to detail and focusing on the “big picture.”
Advanced planning and organizational capabilities to manage competing priorities effectively.
Ability to work independently and deliver results within aggressive timelines.
Pay Range
Competitive salary range:
Canada: $128,500.00 - $205,300.00 cad
USA: $147,100.00 - $234,900.00 usd
Join Ciena and be part of a team where your expertise and leadership drive impactful solutions and innovation. Apply today to shape the future of finance technology at Ciena!
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Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
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