Sr. Principal (contract) - job 1 of 2

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in more than 100, 000 cities and towns located in 220+ countries and regions across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and one-of-a-kind activities that make it possible for guests to experience the world in a more authentic, connected way.Airbnb was born with a creative spirit, and it’s one of the most defining parts of our culture. We use our curiosity and imagination to come up with unconventional solutions. These are the ideas at the core of Airbnb:• Our community is based on connection and belonging.• Our creativity allows us to imagine new possibilities for people.• Our responsibility is to all of our stakeholders.• It takes a unified team committed to our core values to embody these ideas, and our fast-moving team is committed to leading as a 21st century company.The Location: RemoteResponsibilities:• Analyze CS operations / metrics and Guest / Host behaviors in order to estimate the financial impact of proposed launch initiatives and influence initiatives and business outcomes.• Collaborate cross-functionally to establish key metrics pre and post launch. Establish post-launch frameworks in order to continually evolve / modify launch initiatives to ensure business objectives are achieved.• Support the Community Support Strategic Planning & Operations, Content & Optimization and Delivery teams through annual planning, monthly forecasts, close and actuals vs forecast analysis.Requirements• 10 years in FP&A, accounting, and business operations requiredSolid experience with planning and budgeting processes, financial forecasting, P&L management, interpreting and reporting business performance results.• Strong financial modeling in Excel / Google Sheets is a must• Familiarity with Anaplan and Workday Financials are a plus• Comfortable working in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills, combined with impeccable business judgmentEducation:B.A. or B.S. in Business, Finance, or AccountingBelonging & Accommodations:Airbnb is committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, and allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance, or reasonable accommodation during the application and recruiting process, please connect with your talent sourcing partner.Pay Rate Range: $110-$130/hour.Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K