The Information Systems Engineer will lead automation and transformation initiatives in accounting processes using Oracle Fusion, collaborating cross-functionally to design scalable solutions and enhance reporting and compliance practices.
Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams - People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more - provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
The Role
We are seeking an Information Systems Engineer - Accounting Technology & Transformation to join our Controllership pillar, a key part of Block's guidance function under the CFO.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of finance and technology, with a strong foundation in accounting processes and a passion for automation and innovation.
You will collaborate closely with Revenue Accounting, Corporate Accounting, and Technical Accounting teams to understand their roadmaps, identify automation opportunities, and design sustainable, scalable solutions across Oracle Fusion and integrated systems. You'll serve as a bridge between accounting, product, systems, and engineering-bringing both strategic thinking and hands-on execution to help Block scale its financial systems in line with company growth.
Additionally, this role will be instrumental in supporting close acceleration and Record-to-Report (R2R) transformation initiatives. You will partner with accounting and technology teams to implement changes from our transformation roadmap, including:data flow optimization, automation of journal entries, intercompany enhancements, and the use of AI for reconciliations and reporting
A successful candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to translate complex requirements into scalable solutions aligned to Block's growth and compliance needs.
You Will
System Design & Implementation
Collaboration & Partnership
Technical Innovation & Automation
Governance & Compliance
You Have
Prefered Qualifications
Technologies We Use and Teach
We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page .
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
To find a location's zone designation, please refer to this resource . If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Zone A:
$142,000 - $213,000 USD
Zone B:
$132,100 - $198,100 USD
Zone C:
$124,900 - $187,300 USD
Zone D:
$113,600 - $170,400 USD
Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we're helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.
The Role
We are seeking an Information Systems Engineer - Accounting Technology & Transformation to join our Controllership pillar, a key part of Block's guidance function under the CFO.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of finance and technology, with a strong foundation in accounting processes and a passion for automation and innovation.
You will collaborate closely with Revenue Accounting, Corporate Accounting, and Technical Accounting teams to understand their roadmaps, identify automation opportunities, and design sustainable, scalable solutions across Oracle Fusion and integrated systems. You'll serve as a bridge between accounting, product, systems, and engineering-bringing both strategic thinking and hands-on execution to help Block scale its financial systems in line with company growth.
Additionally, this role will be instrumental in supporting close acceleration and Record-to-Report (R2R) transformation initiatives. You will partner with accounting and technology teams to implement changes from our transformation roadmap, including:data flow optimization, automation of journal entries, intercompany enhancements, and the use of AI for reconciliations and reporting
A successful candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to translate complex requirements into scalable solutions aligned to Block's growth and compliance needs.
You Will
System Design & Implementation
- Lead initiatives to transform manual accounting processes using Oracle Fusion Finance, FAH (Fusion Accounting Hub), and automation tools.
- Partner with the integrations team to define data mapping, technical designs, and scalable solutions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to implement transformation-driven enhancements across revenue, Expenses , intercompany, and reconciliation processes.
- Support efforts to shorten the financial close timeline by automating journal entries, data collection, and rule-based logic.
- Strong ability to create clear, scalable, and well-structured design documents that translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions.
Collaboration & Partnership
- Partner with accounting teams to understand roadmaps and ensure systems are ready for product launches, compliance changes, and reporting needs.
- Operate within a product management-style model, working closely with TPMs and cross-functional leads across Finance, Engineering, and IT.
Technical Innovation & Automation
- Use AI, REST APIs, Python, and scripting to eliminate manual accounting tasks and streamline reporting.
- Explore GenAI and ML for auto-reconciliations, flux reporting, and anomaly detection.
Governance & Compliance
- Collaborate with audit teams to ensure systems and workflows are SOX-compliant and meet internal control requirements.
- Support statutory reporting for international entities and ensure alignment with US GAAP and other regulatory frameworks.
You Have
- 10+ years of experience in financial systems, with deep expertise in Oracle Fusion, Fusion Accounting Hub (FAH), and accounting automation
- Strong understanding of Revenue recognition (including ASC 606),Intercompany accounting , Allocations, Multi-level consolidations
- Solid knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS reporting requirements for global entities
- Exposure to statutory reporting for international entities and multi-GAAP environments
- Experience working cross-functionally with Accounting, Audit, Engineering, and Data teams
- Familiarity with: Subledger-to-GL data flows,Business process configurations and Oracle Fusion best practices
- Ability to translate complex system behavior into actionable insights for accounting stakeholders
- Proven ability to connect systems end-to-end and drive transformation projects from concept to delivery
- Demonstrated impact in close acceleration or financial transformation initiatives (e.g., reducing close timelines, automating reconciliations, modernizing intercompany workflows)
- A passion for continuous learning and a growth-oriented mindset-comfortable stepping outside fixed role definitions
- Natural curiosity about finance technology, with a desire to stay current on ERP features, updates, and close optimization best practices
Prefered Qualifications
- Experience with EPM tools, Blackline, EDM, or other modern accounting solutions.
- Comfort working hands-on with Python scripts, REST APIs, and exploring new SaaS functionalities.
- Experience with Slack bots, automation templates, or other tools used for financial workflow automation
Technologies We Use and Teach
- Oracle E-Business Suite or Oracle Fusion Cloud Procurement
- Database management and SQL
- Integration technologies and middleware platforms
- Business intelligence and reporting tools
- System security and controls
- Data migration and transformation tool
We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page .
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
To find a location's zone designation, please refer to this resource . If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Zone A:
$142,000 - $213,000 USD
Zone B:
$132,100 - $198,100 USD
Zone C:
$124,900 - $187,300 USD
Zone D:
$113,600 - $170,400 USD
Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we're helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.
Top Skills
Business Intelligence Tools
Fusion Accounting Hub
Oracle Fusion
Python
Rest Apis
SQL
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