Senior Project Manager-Finance Transformation

Avalara

10d • $126,000 - $244,000 • Remote

About The Position

As our Senior Program Manager, Finance Transformation you will lead programs to
inspire transformation within Avalara's global Finance organization. As an Individual
Contributor, you will align technology, process, and strategy — ensuring scalable,
efficient, and compliant financial operations. You will help deliver automation, AI across
core Finance responsibilities. The Senior Program Manager operates at an enterprise
level, translating our goals into structured programs that produce measurable outcomes.
You will report to the Senior Director, Finance AI Transformation. This is a remote
position in the United States.
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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in program or project management, with a focus on finance transformation or operations.
• Track record leading large-scale, initiatives in global or high-growth environments.
• You have knowledge of finance processes and systems (e.g., Record-to-Report, Procure- to-Pay, Quote-to-Cash).
• Experience with compliance and controls frameworks, including audit and SOX.
• Proficiency with project tools such as Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Confluence.
• You are experienced in executive communication and stakeholder management across functions and time zones.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Certification in PMP, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience using AI, RPA, or analytics to automate finance operations.
• Familiarity with financial compliance in SaaS or global enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide finance transformation programs from planning through execution, aligned with Avalara's Finance AI Operations strategy.
• Manage programs across Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, IT, and Engineering to deliver automation, systems integration, and process improvements.
• You will build structured roadmaps with clear milestones, risks, and success metrics.
• Establish governance, compliance, and change management practices that support audit readiness and global adoption

Benefits

• In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.
• Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship.

What This Job Offers

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