Finance Transformation Program Lead

Eliassen Group; Pierre (SD); Remote; USD 70,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program ($1k)

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a Finance Transformation Program Lead to drive multi-disciplinary finance initiatives from Accounting to Tax and FP&A, working remotely with clients across sectors. The role emphasizes governance, data quality, and system effectiveness.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in finance transformation, strong leadership, and experience with ERP platforms, revenue recognition, and O2C processes. Consulting experience in enterprise settings is a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading Finance Transformation or Enterprise programs.
• Experience with Revenue Recognition, O2C, Tax operations and Financial Controls.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience with ERP implementations and finance technology platforms.
• Consulting experience within large enterprise environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple finance transformation initiatives across Accounting, Tax, FP&A, Data, and Technology teams.
• Drive projects related to Revenue Recognition, O2C improvements, and Global Indirect Tax transformation.
• Assess current-state finance processes, systems, controls, and operating models to identify improvements.
• Define future-state solutions and transformation roadmaps aligned to business goals.
• Develop detailed project plans, governance, milestones, and accountability frameworks.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and facilitate decision-making across business and tech teams.
• Lead process optimization for efficiency, scalability, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Partner with Finance and Technology to improve data quality, reporting, and systems.
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, and change impacts; ensure timely delivery.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure program success and drive improvements.

Skills

Finance transformation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project governance

Strategic roadmapping

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

MBA/MS Finance preferred

Professional certifications (PMP/CPA/CMA/CBAP)

Tools

ERP systems

Finance data platforms

Job description

Finance Transformation Program Lead

Anywhere

Type: Consulting

Category: Program/Project Management

Industry: Communications

Workplace Type: Remote

Standard Hours: Open

Rate: $75.00 to $85.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple finance transformation initiatives across Accounting, Tax, FP&A, Data, and Technology teams.
• Drive projects related to Revenue Recognition, Order-to-Cash (O2C) process improvements, and Global Indirect Tax transformation.
• Assess current-state finance processes, systems, controls, and operating models to identify improvement opportunities.
• Define practical future-state solutions and transformation roadmaps aligned to business objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, governance structures, milestones, and accountability frameworks.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and facilitate decision-making across business and technology teams.
• Lead process optimization efforts focused on efficiency, scalability, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Partner with Finance and Technology teams to improve data quality, reporting capabilities, and system effectiveness.
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, and change impacts while ensuring timely delivery of objectives.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure program success and drive continuous improvement.

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years leading Finance Transformation, Finance Operations, or Enterprise Transformation programs.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, cross-functional initiatives within complex organizations.
• Deep understanding of finance and accounting processes, including Revenue Recognition, Order-to-Cash, Financial Controls, Tax Operations, and Financial Reporting.
• Strong project and program management capabilities with a record of successful execution.
• Experience working directly with senior Finance and Accounting leaders.
• Ability to quickly assess business challenges, establish priorities, and execute practical solutions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Preferred: experience in global digital, subscription, streaming, media, or entertainment businesses.
• Preferred: background in finance process, data, and systems transformation, including ERP implementations and finance technology platforms.
• Preferred: familiarity with global tax and compliance requirements and operating model transformation.
• Preferred: consulting experience within large enterprise environments.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field required.
• Master's degree (MBA, MS Finance, MS Information Systems, or similar) preferred.Professional certifications such as PMP, CPA, CMA, CBAP, Lean Six Sigma, Prosci Change Management, or equivalent are a plus.
• Additional coursework or certifications in Finance Transformation, ERP systems, Business Analysis, Project Management, or Process Improvement are highly desirable.

About Eliassen Group

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Aff

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