Finance Project Manager

About the role

The Financial Shared Services Organization (FSS) is seeking a Manager, Finance Project Management Office (PMO) to drive transformation by sequencing and orchestrating key investment and strategic initiatives. This position will manage the current finance portfolio and deliver successful end-to-end project management for current and future initiatives. It will also partner with IT, third-party vendors, and various business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Finance Project Portfolio - intake, approval, prioritization, governance, and dashboard reporting.
• Partner with Finance leadership and stakeholders to support key initiatives through initiation to completion.
• Lead end-to-end project management efforts related to transition of work, finance related automation initiatives, and other transformative changes.
• Develop and execute change management plans from concept to stabilization, including testing, training, feedback, and communication plans.
• Provide leadership, training, and development for PMO employees.
• Develop migration and implementation plans along with timelines and checklists.
• Plan the project, agree the plan with project board/steering committee, and prepare detailed plans for each stage.
• Define deliverables and governance models.
• Manage key projects on a day-to-day basis to deliver objectives in line with agreed project plans.
• Ensure the scope, products, and deliverables are completed in line with agreed time, cost, quality, and compliance objectives.
• Fully document all risks, gaps, issues, and dependencies relating to a project and communicate appropriately, take corrective action.
• Produce financial, reporting, and status updates as required for governance processes.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related experience.
• CPA, MBA, and/or Project Management certification preferred, not required.
• 10+ years of professional experience, preferably in finance and/or accounting leadership positions.
• Mechanical experience a plus.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in project management and transformation functions and/or consultancy environment.
• Exceptional understanding of process improvement methodologies, business operations, project management, change management, and automation implementations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented, but also able to see the big picture.
• Adept to function well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Able to lead cross-functional teams.
• Effective communication skills – ability to condense information and be concise.
• Strong relationship building skills, must build trust.
• Willing to travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Skills

• Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP)
• Process Improvement Methodologies
• Business Operations
• Change Management
• Automation Implementations

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical/dental programs
• Lifetime vesting of retirement savings plan contributions
• Generous paid time off program
• Company-matched retirement savings plan
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedule

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.