Finance Transformation Project Manager
About the Opportunity:
We are partnering with an established organization seeking an experienced Finance Transformation Project Manager to support several high-priority initiatives across the finance function. This consultant will lead complex projects that require close coordination between Finance, Accounting, and Technology teams, helping translate business needs into actionable requirements and keeping projects moving from planning through implementation.
The ideal consultant combines strong operational finance knowledge with hands-on project management experience. This individual should be comfortable gathering requirements from subject matter experts, partnering with technical teams, coordinating testing and issue resolution, and holding stakeholders accountable for deliverables. This is a highly collaborative role with an opportunity to make an immediate impact on important finance transformation initiatives.
Duration: 6+ months
Location: 100% remote
Compensation: $85-$95/hour
Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.
Scope:
· Lead multiple finance transformation projects, developing clear workplans, milestones, dependencies, ownership, and accountability.
· Manage initiatives focused on improving and automating existing finance and accounting processes.
· Gather detailed business and process requirements from finance stakeholders and translate them into actionable requirements for technical teams.
· Coordinate project activities across Finance, Accounting, Tax, Data, Technology, and other internal and external stakeholders.
· Facilitate requirements reviews, testing, issue resolution, and implementation activities to ensure projects remain on track.
· Identify project risks and roadblocks, establish clear ownership, and drive timely resolution of outstanding issues.
· Provide consistent communication to project stakeholders and leadership regarding progress, priorities, risks, and key decisions.
· Develop clear project documentation and support an effective transition of responsibilities to internal team members.
Qualifications & Expertise:
· Strong operational finance or accounting experience with a practical understanding of financial processes and workflows.
· Demonstrated project or program management experience supporting complex finance transformation initiatives.
· Experience leading finance process improvement, systems implementation, or automation projects.
· Ability to gather detailed requirements from finance subject matter experts and translate business needs for technical teams.
· Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, testing, issue management, and implementation.
· Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, establish accountability, and drive projects forward in a collaborative environment.
· Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively across both finance and technical teams.
· Experience with revenue-related processes, finance automation, data-intensive initiatives, or tax-related projects is a plus.
· Adaptable working style and ability to quickly understand an organization's existing processes, priorities, and ways of working.
About Sayva: Sayva Solutions is an accounting, finance, technology, business transformation and human resources professional services firm whose focus is on long term relationships created through teamwork and doing what is in the best interest of others. Our consultants are valued team members from the start and supported through every project. We offer competitive compensation and benefits—including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, and 401k. We support career growth through meaningful project work, new skill development, consistent updates, and smooth transitions between opportunities. Contact us to become a part of the Sayva team!
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