Job Description

When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s really only one: Zones – First Choice for IT.TM Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for the financial management matters across Microsoft Global Support’s AV & Hub LCR portfolio. This role owns the end-to-end forecasting process for the LCR Program by consolidating inputs from all project managers and producing an accurate, timely, single global LCR forecast and associated executive reporting (weekly flash, MBR, QBR). The SPOC ensures purchase-to-pay compliance, drives variance clarity, and partners with PMO and Finance to keep budgets, slippage, and cashflow on track.What you will do as the Finance & Business Operations Manager:The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

• Act as the SPOC between Microsoft stakeholders and the Supplier on all LCR financial and business operational topics—owning inbound queries, decisions, escalations, and the comms plan.
• Own end-to-end LCR forecasting: collect and challenge inputs from all regional/workstream Project Managers; reconcile to portfolio tools; maintain the official rolling view with clear risks & opportunities and variance drivers.
• Publish a single global LCR forecasting report and executive packs for Weekly/MBR/QBR forums; ensure data lineage, version control, and narrative.
• Manage PO lifecycle including reviews with Microsoft Procurement: Forecast, projected purchase order volumes, delivery confirmation (GSR), invoice readiness, tracking, and close using Microsoft tools AVFMT, MyOrder, MSInvoice.
• Drive invoicing timeliness & governance with the Supplier’s PMO; monitor accruals, and coordinate notification paths.
• Maintain portfolio data integrity across OnePlan/AVFMT; implement checks to remove duplicates, reconcile slippage, and ensure single source of truth.
• Financial analysis & month/quarter end: variance explanations, forecast/budget alignment, accruals; work to target performance (e.g., ≤±3% variance).
• Risk & change control: maintain an at-risk register for LCR projects and quantify financial impacts; propose mitigations and update the forecast baseline accordingly.

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or professional certifications (CPA, CIMA, CFA).
• 5+ years in Finance with proven forecasting ownership for large portfolios and PO/invoice lifecycle experience.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with project managers across regions/time zones and convert delivery signals into reliable forecasts and executive narratives.
• Fluency with enterprise financial/procurement tools and strong Excel/Power BI skills.

Preferred/Industry Experience

• Background in AV/IT deployment or large CapEx refresh programs (LCR/MTC), understanding supplier dynamics and logistics.
• Project/portfolio certifications a plus (e.g., PMP); AVIXA/CTS exposure beneficial for AV program fluency.
• Familiarity with MBR/QBR rhythms and executive stakeholder management.

Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package

While we’re committed to providing top-tier solutions, we’re just as committed to supporting our own team. Our team members enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary accident, hospitalization and critical illness insurance options, a 401(k) plan with matching provision, and many more. Generally, Zones currently offers paid time off and personal sick leave in compliance to individual state requirements. At Zones, work is more than a job – it is an exciting career on a global team that is client centric, has a passion for technology, embraces change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse. If you’re interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.