Senior Finance Systems Project Manager

Ulteig•Fargo, ND

5d•$100,200 - $135,500•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Finance Systems Project Manager to support various accounting and finance systems initiatives within our organization. The ideal candidate will assist in establishing project timelines, ensuring compliance and accuracy, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives. This position requires excellent attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and a solid grasp of accounting principles. This role involves partnering with teams through the adoption of financial programs, systems, and processes while evaluating the impact on people, procedures, and technologies. Success in this role demands strategic foresight paired with the ability to oversee execution effectively. The position works closely with business and functional leaders to deliver high-impact initiatives, manage risks, and ensure consistent, high-quality project execution across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or project management, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional efforts with executive visibility.
Strong business acumen, with experience supporting corporate functions such as operations, strategy, finance, or shared services.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
Understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
Experience facilitating meetings and workshops.
Proven experience in change management and driving organizational adoption.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority and successfully navigate complex organizational environments.
Experience managing projects with multiple workstreams, competing priorities, and significant organizational impact.
Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree or professional certification (CMA, PMP, Agile) is preferred.
Experience supporting ERP, financial systems, reporting platforms, or digital transformation initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly manages high-impact projects and serves as a program leader across multiple related initiatives.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify the impact of system and process changes on people, other processes, and technology.
Works with key stakeholders to understand overall project purpose, key objectives, and milestones, as well as upstream and downstream risks, and ensures key strategic elements are included in project plans.
Develops and maintains detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones.
Identifies risks and dependencies early and drives mitigation strategies.
Tracks and manages scope, schedule, and risks using structured tools and processes.
Delivers clear and transparent communication between project teams, stakeholders, and end users.
Coordinates training, communications, and process mapping sessions to support change initiatives.
Coordinates internal and external resources to support successful delivery and holds team members accountable for deliverables and timelines.
Fosters collaboration and communication between teams to break down silos and improve overall organizational effectiveness.
Provides clear and accurate project-level reporting to support portfolio decision-making.
Escalates risks and issues with clear recommendations and defined trade-offs.
Mentors and develops less experienced project managers and team members.
Build project management capability through coaching, tools, and best practices.