Finance Project Manager

Northwest Center•Seattle, WA

3d•$95,000 - $102,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Northwest Center is seeking a Finance Project Manager to join its Accounting and Finance team. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role leads strategic finance initiatives, system implementations, process improvements, and operational transformation projects that strengthen accounting operations and financial reporting. The position partners with Accounting, Finance, Operations, IT, and other organizational leaders to develop sustainable solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, internal controls, and scalability. The role is intended for accounting and finance professionals with experience leading projects, process improvements, or system implementations. It requires a strong accounting foundation, project management skills, and experience supporting financial systems, reporting, accounting operations, and finance transformation. A key focus is ERP and financial system implementation, including requirements gathering, testing, financial validation, reconciliations, go-live support, and post-implementation stabilization. Although focused primarily on strategic projects and finance transformation, the position remains connected to accounting operations to ensure solutions are financially accurate, well-controlled, auditable, and aligned with organizational goals. The role also supports accounting activities such as month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, audit preparation, technical accounting projects, and Form 990 preparation as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial close activities.
At least 3 years of experience leading or playing a key role in ERP and subsidiary system implementations, including requirements gathering, system testing and user acceptance testing, data conversion, financial validation, and go-live support.
Experience preparing or reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
Experience supporting annual financial statement audits.
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP or financial systems.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to build effective partnerships across Finance, Accounting, Operations, and IT teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a multi-entity, multi-division, or similarly complex organization.
Familiarity with nonprofit accounting and Form 990 preparation.
CPA, CPA candidate, CMA, PMP, or similar professional certification.

Responsibilities

Lead finance-related projects from planning through implementation, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational priorities.
Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies; proactively address dependencies and barriers.
Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, IT, and other stakeholders to define requirements, priorities, responsibilities, and desired outcomes.
Facilitate cross-functional meetings and working sessions, documenting and communicating decisions, action items, and next steps.
Prepare and present project updates, financial analyses, recommendations, and key performance indicators to Finance leadership and stakeholders.
Review financial data, system configurations, testing results, documentation, and implementation deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project objectives.
Lead financial system implementations and transitions from planning through go-live, including system setup, testing, validation, issue resolution, and post-implementation stabilization.
Coordinate user acceptance testing, financial validation, reconciliation activities, and implementation readiness.
Identify opportunities to improve and automate finance and accounting processes while maintaining appropriate controls and compliance.
Establish project governance, documentation standards, and performance metrics to support accountability, transparency, and decision-making.
Partner with end users to understand business needs, support testing and validation, troubleshoot issues, facilitate adoption, and help ensure successful implementation outcomes.
Ensure projects, systems, and financial processes align with organizational policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and U.S. GAAP.
Support month-end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, audit preparation, technical accounting projects, Form 990 preparation, and other accounting initiatives as needed.
Ensure new systems and processes include appropriate financial controls, segregation of duties, and compliance requirements.
Support measurement of project outcomes and business value through financial and operational performance metrics.
Build cross-functional relationships and serve as a key point of contact for finance projects, system implementations, and transformation initiatives.
Establish and maintain data and reporting standards that support consistency, accuracy, appropriate access, and a reliable single source of truth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, effective the month after 30 days of employment.
17 accrued paid time off days annually.
7 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday; 3 floating holiday days annually after one year.
Parental leave and paid compassion leave.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health.
Mental wellness program including six free therapy sessions per year.
Company-provided Orca Pass with unlimited use or a transportation benefit of $50 per month.
Opportunity to become a mentor or mentee through the Mentorship Match program.
Wellness reimbursement program of $25 per month.
Student loan contribution program of $50 per month.
Pet insurance discount program.