Senior Program Manager, Global Finance Systems Process

About the role

The Senior Program Manager, Global Finance Systems & Process serves as Finance’s central resource for translating prioritized Finance business process needs into clearly documented functional requirements to IT; driving Finance-side testing, change management, supporting end-user adoption across global markets; and advancing continuous, harmonized process improvement across the enterprise. This role sits within the Finance Controllership function — not IT.

Essential Functions And Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Finance’s subject matter expert on end-to-end business process design; identify gaps, map processes, and translate Finance requirements into clear IT specifications.
• Serve as the structured Finance-to-IT liaison; evaluate proposed solutions, facilitate Finance sign-off, and lead issue triage and resolution.
• Lead/facilitate Finance UAT, change management, and end-user adoption for prioritized Finance initiatives across global markets.
• Champion Finance process standardization, AI and automation opportunities, Segregation Of Duties and access governance, and continuous improvement.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close system monitoring and issue resolution.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Knowledge And Skills Requirements

• Finance & Accounting Expertise: Deep, hands-on knowledge of end-to-end Finance processes in a complex global environment; able to assess process design against US GAAP; manufacturing cost accounting a plus.
• Influence & Execution: Excellent program management, root cause analysis, and influencing skills; able to build credibility and drive outcomes across Finance, IT, eCommerce, Operations, and the business.
• Professionalism & Global Effectiveness: Highest standards of ethics, integrity, and discretion; culturally aware and adaptable across diverse global teams and regions.
• AI & Automation: Proven ability to identify automation opportunities and partner with IT on delivery. Working knowledge of agentic AI and RPA tools in a Finance context a plus.

Education, Work Experience, And Professional Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Finance Systems or equivalent required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive Finance and Accounting experience in a complex multinational environment. Accounting / Finance professional first — ERP proficiency earned through Finance practice, not a systems or IT career path.
• 10+ years hands-on within Oracle (preferred), SAP, or comparable ERP as a Finance process owner or power user; direct participation in ERP implementations from the Finance side strongly preferred.

Pay

The expected annual base pay range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000.