Job Description

PURPOSE

This role requires a seasoned Finance System Program Manager to oversee multiple concurrent implementation and optimization projects. The ideal candidate has experience implementing Cloud ERP within complex organizations, either internally, or in a consultative capacity as well as a strong understanding of accounting and finance processes.

DUTIES

_ Project Planning and Execution_

• Develop comprehensive project plans for all project phases in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Articulate and set the measurement for benefit realization.
• Coordinate project team activities to ensure timely progress and alignment with objectives, milestones, and scope.
• Work closely with various departments, including Finance, Accounting, Tax/Treasury, IT, and Operations.
• Manage global finance technology implementations and process improvement initiatives.
• 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.
• Document current and future state of processes, including process mapping.
• Fully document, consider and impact assess all risks, gaps, issues, and dependencies relating to a project and communicate appropriately.
• Managing projects on a day-to-day basis to deliver in line with agreed project plans.

_ Financial Analysis and Budgeting_

• Conduct financial analyses to assess project viability.
• Create budgets and forecast expenditures.
• Monitor project costs and recommend cost-saving measures or revenue-enhancing strategies.
• Produce financial, reporting, and status updates as required for governance processes.

_ Stakeholder Communication_

• Regularly communicate project milestones, deliverables, risks, and issues to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to develop training and change management plans.
• Ensuring business and operational readiness of change acceptance.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related experience; CPA, MBA, and/or Project Management certification preferred, not required.
• 8+ years of professional experience, preferably with demonstrated success in implementing finance systems for mid-large sized business. Government contract experience is a plus.
• Experienced, with demonstrated career progression, managing multiple types of projects with varying degrees of complexity. Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Experience working within a Shared Services Organization is a plus.
• Knowledge of process improvement, business operations, project management, change management, and workflow implementations.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills. Must be hands-on and detail-oriented, but also able to see the big picture.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Project, and various financial reporting software and systems, SAP experience is non-negotiable.
• Adept to function well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills – ability to condense information and be concise.
• Strong relationship building skills, must build trust.
• Experience participating and coordinating the compilation / documentation of business requirements.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a temporary position with the potential of being a permanent role.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.