Financial Operations Lead, Vendor Operations

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

The Community You Will Join:

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of operations, finance, and strategy—helping Airbnb optimize its vendor partnerships and workforce capabilities. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of stakeholders and be empowered to drive real impact in a dynamic, global organization.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Financial Operations Specialist will provide operational and strategic support to the Workforce & Vendor Excellence Organization at Airbnb. This role will be pivotal in supporting critical processes such as: contracting, invoicing, and financial oversight for our vendor ecosystem. The Specialist will act as a liaison between cross-functional partners—including Strategic Finance, Procurement, Legal, Accounts Payable, Workforce Management and others—to drive efficiency for the Workforce & Vendor Excellence Organization by supporting global vendor headcount tracking, vendor incentives, and overall vendor financial governance.

A Typical Day:

• Contract & Invoice Management
• Support the internal end-to-end contracting processes, ensuring timeline approvals and compliance with company policies. This includes SOW, PO, MSA governance.
• Review, process, and track vendor invoices for accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with contract terms.
• Financial Management & Governance
• Monitor vendor spend and maintain accurate records to support budget forecasting and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with Strategic Finance to ensure vendor expenses are properly allocated and reported.
• Support period-end close processes, including accruals and reconciliations for vendor payments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve processes, resolve discrepancies, and ensure seamless vendor financial management.
• Provide feedback and recommended process improvements across the organization.
• Headcount & Vendor Performance
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