HYBRID POSITION- Finance Procurement Operations Business Partner with Google Sheets, P2P and OPEX/CAPEX is mandatory in Los Gatos, CA. (Req# 2481-1)

My name is Manish Aswal and I'm working as a Sr. Technical Recruiter at First Tek. We are currently sourcing for a No C2C only W2. HYBRID POSITION- Finance Procurement Operations Business Partner with Google Sheets, P2P and OPEX/CAPEX is mandatory in Los Gatos, CA. (Req# 2481-1) Kindly share your resume if comfortable with the following job description.

Client is not looking for senior candidiates for this role more than 10+ years, please don t apply.

One year hybrid contract

Location- 121 Albright Way, Los Gatos, CA, 95032

Finance Procurement Operations Business Partner (#2481-1)

Location: Los Gatos, CA
Hybrid: Tues Thurs onsite (flexible beyond that)
Start Target: Jan 5th preferred (Dec 29th also possible)
Reason Open: Leave coverage + urgent business need
Interview Process:

1. 30 min VC (after assessment)
2. 30 min VC
3. Final Round (joint 30 min VC)
   1-hour unpaid Google Sheets/technical assessment required before moving forward

TOP 3 MUST-HAVES (Straight from Hiring Team)

1. Strong Accounting Fluency MUST deeply understand:
• OPEX vs CAPEX (mandatory)
• Accruals
• Month-end close
2. Exceptional Communication Heavy stakeholder interaction, leading meetings, explaining variances
3. Sound Judgment & Autonomy No hand-holding, must adapt in fast-changing environments

TOOLS & TECH (Day 1 Expectations)

• Google Sheets & G-Suite = NON-NEGOTIABLE
• They are a Google-first environment
• Past hire failed due to weak G-Sheets skills
• Excel-only candidates may struggle unless highly adaptable
• Workday Financials Strong plus
• Tableau / Looker Nice to have (training available)
• Email + Google Calendar used constantly
• Gemini used internally for light automation support (not required to know)

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (What They ll Actually Do)

• Own end-to-end P2P (Procure-to-Pay) workflows
• Handle accruals and month-end close for OPEX & CAPEX
• Create and manage:
• Purchase Orders
• Change Orders
• Invoice review
• Vendor & supplier management
• Ensure accurate expense coding
• Perform trend analysis, especially around quarter-end
• Work closely with:
• Product
• Engineering
• Finance
• Shared Services (Manila P2P team nice to have)
• Participate in and often lead stakeholder meetings
• Identify process gaps and improve efficiency/automation

This is NOT a pure reporting role it is highly operational + stakeholder-facing

IDEAL BACKGROUNDS TO TARGET

• Staff Accountant Finance Ops
• Procurement Ops / Contract Administration
• Finance Business Partner
• High-volume transactional accounting
• Tech company experience is preferred
• Entertainment is a plus but not required

Contract/payment term exposure is important
Must understand how procurement impacts financial reporting
Must be comfortable wearing multiple hats

WHO WILL NOT SUCCEED

• Candidates who:
• Only want rigid structure
• Struggle with change
• Need constant direction
• Lack OPEX/CAPEX knowledge
• Are Excel-only and resistant to Google tools

EDUCATION

• Degree NOT required if experience is strong
• CPA = Highly desirable (reduces training time)

LOCATION & SCHEDULE

• Los Gatos ONLY (LA-based candidates not ideal)
• Hybrid Tues Thurs in office
• Flexible hours if work is getting done
• No weekend work expected
• Shuttle may be available depending on location

KEY SELLING POINTS FOR CANDIDATES

• High visibility with Product & Finance leadership
• Exposure to real business-driving financial decisions
• Ability to influence process improvements
• Strong tech-forward finance environment
• Autonomy + trust-based flexibility

Major California Entertainment Company.
Description: Might be onsite near Los Gatos from time to time. Need to requalify with the manager

INTAKE CALL NOTES
Why Open?
-Leave coverage
-Really need culture fit

Google Sheet, G-Suite, (Excel) technical skills - they hired someone in the past who did not know G Sheet and Google Suite, and they didn't work out.

Name: Interview
Custom Fields: Panel
Value: 1. Jamie Higashi, 30 min VC
(assessment test given to decide on next round)
2. Jonathan Wang 30 mins VC
3. Final Round: Haley Lum and Swetha Malladi 30 mins VC (JOINT VC)

Must Haves:
-Culture fit
-Clear communication We're looking for someone who fits our company culture, specifically on curiosity, strong communicator, and good judgment.
Must Have Skills:
Google Sheet, G-Suite, (Excel) technical skills
Assessment Test will be given prior to hire (1hour unpaid)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Business Partner, Finance Procurement Operations (Los Gatos)
Position Overview:
We are looking for a finance professional to partner with our Product teams. The perfect candidate for this role is someone that has a solid understanding of the P2P (purchase-to-pay) workflow, experience in operational finance/accounting, and understands basic accounting concepts (CAPEX vs. OPEX, Accruals Accounting, Prepaid), thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working cross-functionally.
Responsibilities:
Ensure the operational excellence of the Finance Procurement Operations team and systems supporting the goals of our Product Tech teams.
Accounting - Help facilitate a timely and accurate month-end close by owning the accrual process and explaining variance drivers (OPEX and CAPEX)
Business Support - Own finance-related tasks (supplier sourcing, reviewing contracts, creating and reviewing purchase orders, facilitating change orders, reviewing invoices, supplier management, management reporting, etc.) that drive financial accuracy
Ensure accurate coding of expenses to provide meaningful reporting, help track actuals to budget/forecast, and communicate any expected variances
Review trends in invoicing volume and partner with the accounts payable team on the volume of non-PO and manual invoices, non-OCR invoices, etc.
Identify process gaps and drive projects to simplify and automate finance and payment workflows
Perform other duties and ad hoc tasks contributing to the organization's goals
Requirements:
Thrive in high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial Information
Deep knowledge and understanding of P2P Procurement and Purchase Order workflows
Understanding basic accounting principles such as (Capex vs. Opex; Accruals Accounting, Prepaids, etc)
Works with a sense of urgency and sensitivity to last-minute highly critical business requests
Experience working with regional key stakeholders, potentially in different time zones
Customer Service oriented person who focuses on quality communication and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
3+ years of relevant Finance and/or accounting experience with the general ledger since the work you do will have direct financial implications
Systems experience with Workday Financials, and/or Tableau is a plus
Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or Finance

This position will reside in the company's Los Gatos office and will report to the Manager, Finance Procurement Operations in Los Gatos
Extra dose of awesomeness if you have:
Experience in working with a Center of Excellence (COE) team
Industry experience is a plus
Experience working with shared services center in different regions
ERP and Procurement systems experience with Workday Financials and Tableau
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA and/or CPA

Thanks & Regards,

Manish Aswal| Sr. Recruiter | First Tek, Inc.

Phone: x 610 | Direct: ( | Fax:

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371 Hoes Lane, Suite 201, Piscataway, NJ 08854

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