Finance Process Excellence Lead

M. A. Mortenson Company; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

M. A. Mortenson Company is seeking a Process Optimization Manager to drive cross-functional process improvements across Finance and related functions, enabling scale, operational efficiency, and agility.

You will lead initiatives that address pain points, gaps, and interdependencies, delivering actionable outcomes in partnership with process owners and stakeholders. The role requires deep knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma, expertise in process mapping and KPI-driven performance management, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years' experience leading process improvement methodologies, with experience in Finance preferred.
• Experience and certification in Lean or Six Sigma preferred.
• Ability to influence without authority to achieve change.
• Knowledge of and experience developing and implementing Lean practices and approaches.
• Ability to effectively manage and facilitate Lean concepts with business partners.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance process owners to drive critical process improvements and automation in Finance and across other functional areas, including assessment of pain points, gaps, and interdependencies, and design and implementation of future state solutions
• Establish and promote a continuous process improvement mindset and practices through KPI/metric target-setting and monitoring, process mining, and enablement training
• Leverage industry-leading process improvement methodologies to develop process mapping, assess and reengineer frameworks, and provide toolkits for Finance process owners, including process flow diagrams, roles/responsibilities, and gap analysis reports
• Collaborate and contribute to the creation, deployment, and maintenance of process best practices and documentation
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Education

Bachelor's degree

Lean Six Sigma certification

Job description

M. A. Mortenson Company is seeking a Process Optimization Manager to drive cross-functional process improvements across Finance and related functions, enabling scale, operational efficiency, and agility.

You will lead initiatives that address pain points, gaps, and interdependencies, delivering actionable outcomes in partnership with process owners and stakeholders. The role requires deep knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma, expertise in process mapping and KPI-driven performance management, and the