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Senior Manager, Accounting Operations (Travel & Expense)

Palo Alto, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$164k-$225kDetected 7 days ago
ComplianceProject ManagementSalesforceCRMFinancial AnalysisAccountingSAPAuditingProcess ImprovementHRISPatient CareLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationFinancial ReportingInternal Audit

About the role

  • This role requires a proactive leader who brings both operational discipline and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • You will also play a key role in launching a formalized travel program and managing our corporate card operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing T&E team, including an Assistant Manager and three offshore specialists.
  • Establish operational excellence through strong processes, controls, and stakeholder support.
  • Develop scalable operational processes to support rapid organizational growth while maintaining compliance and service quality.
  • Deliver weekly T&E data extracts to support Stark reporting and audit readiness.
  • Partner closely with Compliance and Legal teams to ensure all processes align with industry standards.
  • Manage key integrations and future platform capabilities (including Workday, CRM platforms such as Salesforce and Veeva, and travel-related solutions) to ensure accurate reporting, compliance and financial reconciliation.
  • Drive enhancements that increase automation, accuracy, and scalability of T&E processes.
  • If you need support, please reach out to Peopleteam@guardanthealth.com
  • We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days allows our teams to do the best work and creates the focused thinking time our innovative work requires.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of people leadership experience.
  • Strong understanding of Stark Law, Sunshine Act, and HCP-related compliance in a regulated industry.
  • Hands-on expertise with SAP Concur (configuration, reporting, integrations, automation).
  • Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
  • A background screening including criminal history is required for this role.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in T&E operations, compliance, financial systems, or related operational leadership roles within the healthcare, diagnostics, or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical, project management, and process improvement capabilities.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree or certification (CPA, MBA) preferred.
  • AI & Digital Fluency
  • Demonstrate curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of work.
  • Hybrid Work Model: This section is applicable to onsite employees who are eligible for hybrid work location as specified by management and related policies. Guardant has defined days for in-person/onsite collaboration and work-from-home days for individual-focused time. All U.S. employees who live within 50 miles of a Guardant facility will be required to be onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days allows our teams to do the best work and creates the focused thinking time our innovative work requires. At Guardant, our work model has created flexibility for better work-life balance while keeping teams connected to advance our science for our patients.
  • The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. This range does not include benefits or, if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, education, job-related skills, job duties, and business need.Primary Location: Palo Alto, CAPrimary Location Base Pay Range: $163,800 - $225,250Other US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $139,230 - $191,463If the role is performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is: $147,420 - $202,725
  • Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment. Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment
  • however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Nice to have

  • Experience with Workday and CRM systems (Salesforce or Veeva preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Advanced degree or certification (CPA, MBA) preferred.

Compensation

  • $163,800 - $225,250Other
  • $139,230 - $191,463If the role is performed in
  • $147,420 - $202,725

Benefits

  • Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer.
  • This range does not include benefits or, if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity.

Equal opportunity

  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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