Leadership experience: demonstrated success in a large, complex, global organization and possess the ability to effectively communicate and influence across organizational lines (Expert, sales, marketing and product organizations).
Bold and strategic thinking: develop new strategies, take big steps to solve big customer problems, and think beyond what is accepted as possible to create a vision that inspires.
Ability to write and tell compelling, clear stories at all levels of the organization with a confident presence: be a strong communicator who can clearly articulate their vision and execution plan, and inspire teams across QuickBooks to invest in this vision.
Understand the challenges faced by Mid-Market businesses. Have a passion for helping consumers, small businesses, and the self-employed improve their financial lives. Alternatively, have a proven ability to learn fast and understand dynamics and apply insights/learn from prior experiences.
Ability to earn trust and respect from senior leaders, peers and functional partners: inspire confidence in the plan and progress, and with a propensity for end-to-end excellence.
Have the ability to develop a strong point of view combined with the openness to evolving that view based on new data and feedback.
Proven ability to solve complex problems: have the ability to drive to solutions from an abstract, both at a high-level, as well as from deep in the details.
A customer obsession: gain deep customer insights and translate them into strong business results.
Data-driven analytic and decision-making skills: think methodically and present and influence logically.
Boundaryless leadership: employ a balanced approach to inquiry and advocacy with teams and leaders.
A growth mindset: demonstrate a track record of coaching and developing team members to continuously learn, grow and develop new capabilities.