Project Manager, Finance Operations

What You'll Do

• Lead High-Impact Finance Projects
• - Manage end-to-end project execution across Finance Operations, from intake and planning through implementation and post-launch optimization.
• - Drive initiatives focused on payroll system enhancements, accounts payable automation, workflow improvements, and operational efficiency.
• - Monitor project timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful delivery.
• Support DOE Billing Excellence
• - Coordinate and manage DOE billing processes, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
• - Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain compliance requirements and maximize reimbursement opportunities.
• - Identify process improvements that increase accuracy and reduce administrative burden.
• Partner Across Teams
• - Serve as a key liaison between Finance, Human Resources, School Operations, and external vendors.
• - Ensure payroll and financial data integrity by proactively identifying and resolving process bottlenecks.
• - Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to streamline the procure-to-pay lifecycle and improve stakeholder experience.
• Drive Systems and Process Innovation
• - Help optimize and enhance finance technology platforms, including procurement, ERP, and HRIS systems.
• - Partner with business leaders to identify automation opportunities and implement scalable solutions.
• - Support system implementations, integrations, testing, training, and change management efforts.
• Build Operational Excellence
• - Develop and maintain project plans, process documentation, SOPs, training materials, and stakeholder communications.
• - Establish best practices that improve transparency, accountability, and consistency across Finance Operations.
• - Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making and measure project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, finance operations, business operations, or a related function.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Technical Skills

• Experience working with ERP, procurement, payroll, or HRIS platforms such as Zip, Coupa, NetSuite, Workday, or similar systems.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data reconciliation, and reporting.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana, Jira, Monday.com, or Trello.
• Understanding of financial controls, payroll processes, and compliance requirements.