Senior Technical Program Manager, Finance Technology

About the teamThe Finance Technology team builds and supports the systems that power Zillow Group’s financial operations, including revenue, accounting, procurement, treasury, and tax. We own the platforms and integrations that enable accurate external reporting and the monetization of Zillow’s premium products. This includes both SaaS systems such as Workday and Zuora, as well as custom-built internal applications.
Our work directly supports the CFO organization and has a measurable impact on operational integrity, SOX compliance, financial accuracy, and the business’s ability to scale. We partner deeply with Accounting, Tax, Finance, Product, and Engineering. Success on this team requires curiosity, resilience, accountability, and the ability to navigate complex, cross-functional environments.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager who has hands-on ERP experience, a strong foundation in Accounting and Tax concepts, and a proven ability to represent Finance in product and engineering discussions. This role requires someone who can operate confidently in detailed financial system design (AR, AP, billing, revenue), while also communicating clearly at the senior leadership level.

This person will be the primary interface between the CFO org and Zillow’s broader Product and Engineering organization. They must ensure that Finance requirements are brought in early, accurately represented, and incorporated into product development cycles. This includes supporting and helping deliver the overall Finance roadmap and serving as a trusted partner to senior Accounting, Finance, Tax, and FinTech leaders.

A successful candidate can move fluidly from leading a cross-functional meeting, to reviewing revenue rules in Zuora, to drafting narrative-based documents and executive updates grounded in data.

This role is categorized as Remote.

You Will Get To

• Lead programs that span multiple business and engineering groups, ensuring Finance, Accounting, Tax, and FinTech requirements are represented and prioritized.

• Own and drive roadmap execution for Finance Technology, partnering closely with senior leaders across organizations.

• Participate in and lead Agile teams, ensuring functional and technical requirements are well understood, documented, and validated.

• Engage deeply with ERP and revenue systems such as Workday, Zuora Billing, and Zuora Revenue, especially in areas related to AR, AP, billing, revenue recognition, tax, and integrations.

• Facilitate design discussions and guide teams through decision-making that balances technical constraints with financial accuracy and compliance obligations.

• Develop, write, and maintain clear narrative documents for executive consumption, including status updates, program proposals, and risk assessments.

• Identify risks early, create mitigation plans, and ensure accountability across cross-functional partners.

• Support compliance-driven initiatives, including SOX controls, audit requests, financial close processes, and system governance.

• Build trusted relationships across Product, Engineering, Accounting, Tax, Finance, and FinTech to ensure coordinated delivery.

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $148,600.00 - $237,400.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont the standard base pay range for this role is $141,200.00 - $225,600.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside.

Who you are

You have meaningful, hands-on experience not just exposure in financial systems, accounting processes, and cross-functional program delivery. You can independently represent Finance in technical and product discussions, and you can back it up with real-world examples. You are comfortable leading complex programs and communicating decisions to senior leaders. You are a strong written communicator who can produce narrative-driven documents that explain issues, tradeoffs, and recommendations in a way that aligns with executive expectations and withstands scrutiny.  You thrive in environments where you must bring clarity to ambiguity and ensure the right people are aligned, accountable, and working toward shared outcomes.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5–7 years of direct experience working with ERP and financial systems, including hands-on work with Workday (especially AR/AP) and Zuora Billing/Zuora Revenue or similar revenue-automation platforms.

• Practical, applied understanding of accounting fundamentals, revenue processes, tax considerations, and financial operations.

• Demonstrated ability to lead programs involving Accounting, Tax, Finance, Product, and Engineering with measurable business impact.

• Experience guiding teams through complex system design, integration, and workflow decisions.

• Ability to independently run cross-organizational meetings representing Finance and drive outcomes without escalation.

• Strong written communication skills, with experience creating narrative documents for senior leadership that synthesize complex technical and business issues.

• Proven track record defining and delivering multi-quarter program roadmaps.
   

Strongly Preferred Experience

• PMP or equivalent program management certification, or demonstrated mastery of structured PM methodologies.

• Hands-on experience with financial system integrations, such as Workday ↔ treasury systems or billing ↔ revenue integrations.

• Deep familiarity with financial compliance environments (SOX, audit controls, financial reporting).

• Background supporting or working directly in Accounting or Tax organizations.

• Experience leading technology programs with strict operational accuracy requirements.

Get to know us

At Zillow, we’re reimagining how people move—through the real estate market and through their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S., we help customers navigate buying, selling, financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether you're working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you’ll be part of a company that's reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality.

Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the country. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025, and included on the PEOPLE Companies That Care® 2025 list, reflecting our commitment to creating an innovative, inclusive, and engaging culture where employees are empowered to grow.

No matter where you sit in the organization, your work will help drive innovation, support our customers, and move the industry—and your career—forward, together.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.