Finance Transformation Project Manager

About the role

We are partnering with an established organization seeking an experienced Finance Transformation Project Manager to support several high-priority initiatives across the finance function. This consultant will lead complex projects that require close coordination between Finance, Accounting, and Technology teams, helping translate business needs into actionable requirements and keeping projects moving from planning through implementation. The ideal consultant combines strong operational finance knowledge with hands-on project management experience. This individual should be comfortable gathering requirements from subject matter experts, partnering with technical teams, coordinating testing and issue resolution, and holding stakeholders accountable for deliverables. This is a highly collaborative role with an opportunity to make an immediate impact on important finance transformation initiatives. Duration: 6+ months. Location: 100% remote.

Pay

$85-$95/hour (estimated; actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience)

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple finance transformation projects, developing clear workplans, milestones, dependencies, ownership, and accountability.
• Manage initiatives focused on improving and automating existing finance and accounting processes.
• Gather detailed business and process requirements from finance stakeholders and translate them into actionable requirements for technical teams.
• Coordinate project activities across Finance, Accounting, Tax, Data, Technology, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate requirements reviews, testing, issue resolution, and implementation activities to ensure projects remain on track.
• Identify project risks and roadblocks, establish clear ownership, and drive timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Provide consistent communication to project stakeholders and leadership regarding progress, priorities, risks, and key decisions.
• Develop clear project documentation and support an effective transition of responsibilities to internal team members.

Requirements

• Strong operational finance or accounting experience with a practical understanding of financial processes and workflows.
• Demonstrated project or program management experience supporting complex finance transformation initiatives.
• Experience leading finance process improvement, systems implementation, or automation projects.
• Ability to gather detailed requirements from finance subject matter experts and translate business needs for technical teams.
• Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, testing, issue management, and implementation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, establish accountability, and drive projects forward in a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively across both finance and technical teams.
• Experience with revenue-related processes, finance automation, data-intensive initiatives, or tax-related projects is a plus.
• Adaptable working style and ability to quickly understand an organization's existing processes, priorities, and ways of working.