Finance Project Manager

Wonder•New York, NY

4d•$128,000 - $135,500•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an adaptable and strategic Finance Project Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of business initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will lead end-to-end projects ranging from business process redesign and operational enhancements to regulatory compliance, M&A integration, and financial system implementations. You will ensure complex initiatives are executed smoothly, efficiently, and in line with long-term strategic goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
5+ years of cross-functional project management experience within a finance, accounting, or business operations environment, in an enterprise where Finance has a high level of interdependence with Engineering/Development teams.
Demonstrated track record of delivering diverse business projects (process redesign, compliance/regulatory initiatives, operational restructuring, vendor/contract migrations, etc.).
Broad understanding of core financial workflows, accounting cycles, and regulatory compliance standards.
Strong project planning expertise using PM frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, Lean, or hybrid).
Proficiency in project management software (Monday, Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project) and process mapping tools (Visio, Lucidchart).

Nice To Haves

PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or CSM certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional projects across a broad array of disciplines, including process improvement, regulatory/compliance rollouts, organizational restructures, and technology upgrades.
Scope out multi-phase projects, establish realistic timelines, allocate resources, and build clear roadmaps with measurable milestones.
Manage projects through the full lifecycle: kickoff, requirements gathering, planning, execution, monitoring, risk mitigation, and post-implementation review.
Map and evaluate current end-to-end business workflows; design and execute process improvements that boost productivity, reduce friction, and enhance control mechanisms.
Drive financial and operational compliance projects, ensuring alignment with changing tax laws, accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS), internal controls (SOX), and industry regulations.
Support strategic financial events, such as audit readiness, joint ventures, and post-merger integrations.
Partner closely with cross-departmental leads (Legal, HR, IT, Operations, Executive Leadership) to ensure alignment on business priorities and dependencies.
Build and lead comprehensive change management plans, including internal communication, training programs, and operational handoffs to ensure seamless adoption.
Deliver regular status reports, risk logs, and performance metrics to executive sponsors and leadership committees.