Samsara
Finance Manager - Cloud and Cell Infrastructure
Samsara, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
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:
Samsara is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance & Strategy Manager to lead our management of Cloud, Cell, and SaaS Infrastructure costs. Samsara is a cloud-native SaaS solution for physical operations and infrastructure efficiency is critical to our ability to continue to grow and scale our business. You will partner with leaders across our Engineering organization to set and achieve efficiency goals that directly impact corporate-level financial performance. You will drive quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform strategic decisions and identify optimization opportunities. You will support corporate financial goals by driving forecast models and providing accurate guidance to our leaders and investors.
This role is open to candidates residing in the US except Alaska, Austin metro, California, Chicago metro, Connecticut, Dallas metro, Denver metro, Houston metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and Washington DC metro.
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:
Lead and develop Samsara's approach to infrastructure cost management including partnering with a vendor to build a cloud FinOps reporting, alerting, and forecasting toolPartner closely with leaders across our R&D Engineering teams to drive strategic decision-making, investment prioritization, and long-range planningDevelop COGS and operating expense forecast models driven by infrastructure usageManage multiple >$1M software vendors including forecasting and contract renewal negotiation supportBuild and monitor KPIs to inspect business health and performanceAnalyze financial results, prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting, and support operating review meetings with VPs and EVPs of Engineering and FinanceBuild scalable processes and mechanisms to enhance financial visibility, control and planning effectiveness that supports the next wave of Samsara's growthChampion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new officesMinimum requirements for the role:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related fieldExperience partnering with R&D / Software Engineering teamsMinimum of 4-7+ years of experience in Corporate Finance, financial planning and investigation, and strategic finance experienceFamiliarity with cloud cost management and knowledge of cloud cost and usage conceptsProven experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgetingStrong accounting knowledge with experience working closely with accounting teamsExcellent evaluation, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skillsAn ideal candidate also has:
AWS Cloud Practitioner or FinOps certificationsWillingness and ability to build new financial processes and mechanismsAbility to thrive in a fast-growing environment with high degrees of ambiguityFamiliarity with ERP systems (e.g., Adaptive Planning, NetSuite, Salesforce, Workday, etc.)Experience working with large datasets and technical data management and analysis skills (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Databricks, etc.)
Samsara's Compensation Philosophy : Samsara's compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) for eligible roles. For eligible roles, a new hire RSU award may be awarded at the time of hire, and additional RSU refresh grants may be awarded annually.
We pay for performance, and top performers in eligible roles may receive above-market equity refresh awards which allow employees to achieve higher market positioning.
The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$93,415-$125,600 USD
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. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring 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 accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com 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.
Fraudulent Employment Offers
Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in '@samsara.com' or '@us-greenhouse-mail.io'. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.
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:
Samsara is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance & Strategy Manager to lead our management of Cloud, Cell, and SaaS Infrastructure costs. Samsara is a cloud-native SaaS solution for physical operations and infrastructure efficiency is critical to our ability to continue to grow and scale our business. You will partner with leaders across our Engineering organization to set and achieve efficiency goals that directly impact corporate-level financial performance. You will drive quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform strategic decisions and identify optimization opportunities. You will support corporate financial goals by driving forecast models and providing accurate guidance to our leaders and investors.
This role is open to candidates residing in the US except Alaska, Austin metro, California, Chicago metro, Connecticut, Dallas metro, Denver metro, Houston metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and Washington DC metro.
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:
Lead and develop Samsara's approach to infrastructure cost management including partnering with a vendor to build a cloud FinOps reporting, alerting, and forecasting toolPartner closely with leaders across our R&D Engineering teams to drive strategic decision-making, investment prioritization, and long-range planningDevelop COGS and operating expense forecast models driven by infrastructure usageManage multiple >$1M software vendors including forecasting and contract renewal negotiation supportBuild and monitor KPIs to inspect business health and performanceAnalyze financial results, prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting, and support operating review meetings with VPs and EVPs of Engineering and FinanceBuild scalable processes and mechanisms to enhance financial visibility, control and planning effectiveness that supports the next wave of Samsara's growthChampion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new officesMinimum requirements for the role:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related fieldExperience partnering with R&D / Software Engineering teamsMinimum of 4-7+ years of experience in Corporate Finance, financial planning and investigation, and strategic finance experienceFamiliarity with cloud cost management and knowledge of cloud cost and usage conceptsProven experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgetingStrong accounting knowledge with experience working closely with accounting teamsExcellent evaluation, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skillsAn ideal candidate also has:
AWS Cloud Practitioner or FinOps certificationsWillingness and ability to build new financial processes and mechanismsAbility to thrive in a fast-growing environment with high degrees of ambiguityFamiliarity with ERP systems (e.g., Adaptive Planning, NetSuite, Salesforce, Workday, etc.)Experience working with large datasets and technical data management and analysis skills (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Databricks, etc.)
Samsara's Compensation Philosophy : Samsara's compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) for eligible roles. For eligible roles, a new hire RSU award may be awarded at the time of hire, and additional RSU refresh grants may be awarded annually.
We pay for performance, and top performers in eligible roles may receive above-market equity refresh awards which allow employees to achieve higher market positioning.
The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$93,415-$125,600 USD
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. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring 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 accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com 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.
Fraudulent Employment Offers
Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in '@samsara.com' or '@us-greenhouse-mail.io'. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.