Project Manager, Finance Transformation
Hybrid project manager in Zscaler's Finance Transformation team (Escazu, Costa Rica) supporting global Payroll and HRIS implementations: documenting finance/payroll processes, gathering integration requirements, running test cases and UAT, and building SOPs. Requires 2-3 years in finance transformation, payroll ops, or HRIS, with familiarity with Workday, ADP, or SAP.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Escazu, CRI
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a history of integrating new technologies into workflows
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- 2 to 3 years of experience in finance transformation, payroll operations, or HRIS implementation
- Foundational understanding of statutory payroll regulations, compliance standards, and industry best practices
Nice to have
- Proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency
- Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with modern enterprise Payroll and HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or SAP
- Track record supporting cross-functional transformation initiatives or global system rollouts in high-growth environments
Full description
Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.
We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.
Role
We are looking for an Executive, Finance Transformation to join our team. This is a Hybrid role, reporting to the Manager, Global Process Owner - Payroll in the Finance Transformation (G&A) department. In this role, you will contribute to a variety of finance transformation programs, with a primary focus on supporting global Payroll and HRIS implementations. You will help build a solid operational foundation to scale our workforce, culture, and financial operations, playing a key role in supporting the growth of the world's cloud security leader.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
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Map, analyze, and document end-to-end Finance, Payroll, and HRIS processes to support global system implementations
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Identify and support the execution of process optimization and automation opportunities across global payroll operations
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Assist in mapping internal controls to financial processes and evaluating key operational risks
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Gather integration requirements, establish data mapping rules, and execute test cases for seamless data migration
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Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT), troubleshoot post-implementation issues, and build training materials and SOPs to institutionalize knowledge
Who You Are (Success Profile)
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You thrive in ambiguity. You build the path as you walk it, viewing dynamic environments as raw material to create meaningful impact.
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You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels a bias for action, integrity, and seamless movement between strategy and execution.