Project Manager - Finance

Jackson • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

The Project Manager, Finance manages the planning, coordination, and execution of the Company's monthly accounting close and quarterly financial reporting processes, as well as its annual internal control over financial reporting program. The role also manages special Finance department projects as needed, including new product initiatives.

The position provides project management expertise and ongoing support to Finance, coordinates work across departments and with internal and external audit teams, and helps prepare project-status reporting and materials supporting department strategy. The role contributes to the strategic goals of the department and Company and performs other duties or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 3 years of project management or equivalent experience required.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to adapt and take ownership of tasks and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with associates at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Active listening skills, including presentation creation and delivery.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong teamwork, professional, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and establish priorities to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to meet job requirements with a positive and productive attitude.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Project and JIRA.
• Familiarity with accounting close, financial reporting, and internal control over financial reporting processes.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot.
• Insurance or financial services experience.
• Finance or accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management capabilities, expertise, and ongoing support to the Finance department.
• Assist in planning, managing, and coordinating the Company's monthly accounting close and quarterly financial reporting process.
• Assist in planning, managing, and coordinating the Company's annual SOX program, including coordination with relevant departmental stakeholders.
• Coordinate the department's involvement in cross-functional organizational initiatives, including new product development and implementation.
• Work with internal and external audit teams to facilitate project management and monitor delivery of requested audit support.
• Assist with preparing and presenting project-status reports.
• Assist team members in creating deliverables to support development and execution of department strategy.
• Help synthesize data from multiple sources and prepare presentations and reports.
• Collaborate with team members to understand problems, recommend solutions, escalate issues, and provide transparency into current workload.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across other departments to support efficient execution of Finance projects.
• Support the strategic goals of the department and Company.
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level