Project Manager Finance

AmaWaterways River Cruises; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AmaWaterways, LLC, Calabasas, CA, is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional finance initiatives, driving process improvements, automation, and system enhancements that move complex in-flight projects toward completion in a fast-paced environment.

You will partner with senior leaders, translate finance needs for IT, manage risks and dependencies, and champion AI-enabled tools to deliver quality, decision-useful data across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management, project coordination or related experience, including finance or accounting initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior leaders
• Proficiency with Excel and project management tools
• Experience in travel, hospitality or consumer-facing industries is a plus
• Interest in AI enablement and applying AI tools to improve finance work

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage finance special projects and improvement initiatives from scoping through delivery
• Define project scope, goals, timelines, resources and success measures with sponsors
• Coordinate with senior leaders to drive progress across multiple in-flight projects
• Drive cost-trajectory improvements and track benefits through delivery
• Translate finance requirements for IT projects and ensure finance needs stay on track
• Coordinate resources, outside advisors and IT support for projects
• Lead process improvement and automation to reduce manual work
• Track progress, manage risks and dependencies, escalate issues early
• Provide regular status updates to CFO and senior leadership
• Facilitate working sessions across Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury

Skills

Project management

Executive presence

Excel

Written and verbal communication

AI enablement

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Information Systems

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

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Full Time AmaWaterways, LLC, Calabasas, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1117

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

At AmaWaterways, we believe meaningful careers begin with purpose, passion and a shared commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences. For those who value curiosity, connection and personal enrichment, AmaWaterways offers the opportunity to help craft meaningful river journeys that invite travelers to follow their own current. Built on a foundation of heartfelt hospitality, we treat our guests—and each other—with genuine care, warmth and respect. AmaWaterways fosters a collaborative environment both onboard our ships and across our global network of offices, where team members grow together, support one another and take pride in upholding the high standards and thoughtful service our company is known for.

We invite talented, motivated professionals to explore our career opportunities and begin their journey with AmaWaterways today.

Position Summary

The Project Manager drives cross-functional finance initiatives that improve how the team works and change the company's cost trajectory, including process improvement, automation, system enhancements and priority special projects. This role works with senior leaders across the organization to keep many in-flight change projects moving to completion, and serves as the finance voice on IT projects led by other organizations. It brings structure, momentum and clear communication to complex work so the finance team can clear backlogs, automate manual tasks and deliver on key priorities. This role operates with imperfect information and helps the team quickly identify and implement the changes needed to produce quality, decision-useful finance data.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage finance special projects and improvement initiatives from scoping through delivery
• Define project scope, goals, timelines, resources and success measures with project sponsors
• Follow up with senior leaders across the organization to drive progress and completion in an environment with multiple in-flight change projects
• Drive completion of identified opportunities to change the company's cost trajectory, tracking actions and benefits through delivery
• Serve as the finance voice and liaison on IT projects led by other organizations, translating finance requirements, aligning priorities and keeping finance needs on track through delivery
• Coordinate temporary project resources, outside advisors and IT support working with the finance team
• Lead process improvement and automation efforts that reduce manual work and clear processing backlogs
• Track progress, manage risks and dependencies and escalated issues early
• Provide regular status reporting to the CFO and senior leadership
• Facilitate working sessions and drive decisions across Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury and other teams
• Document processes, requirements and lessons learned to make improvements stick
• Support change management, training and adoption of new processes and tools
• Partner with IT and vendors on finance system enhancements
• Lead AI enablement initiatives across finance, identifying use cases, piloting AI-enabled tools and supporting adoption
• Identify and help implement the changes needed to deliver quality, decision-useful finance data

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Information Systems (PMP preferred)
• 3+ years of project management, project coordination or related experience, including finance or accounting initiatives
• Executive presence sufficient to communicate credibly and effectively with senior leaders across the organization
• Ability to diplomatically and efficiently balance progress on in-flight projects with ongoing operational activities
• Experience leading process improvement or automation projects
• Experience with finance or business system enhancements
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Excel and project management tools
• Experience in travel, hospitality or consumer-facing industries is a plus
• Interest in and practical experience with AI enablement, with the ability to apply AI-enabled tools and processes to improve how finance work gets done
• Comfortable operating with imperfect information and exercising sound judgment to keep moving while data quality improves
• High-energy, self-driven and collaborative, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing company with private equity-style expectations for pace, accountability and results

Core Competencies for Success

Business Acumen

Understands the broader business impact of decisions; considers financial, market, and operational implications; aligns work with strategic priorities.

Analytical Thinking

Synthesizes complex information; leverages data, experience, and sound judgment to design practical and effective solutions.

Strategic Thinking

Anticipates trends and opportunities; adapts strategies as conditions change; balances near-term execution with long-term growth.

Partners effectively across teams and functions; values diverse viewpoints; builds trust; advances shared goals and collective success.

Leadership & Influence

Inspires and motivates others; communicates a clear direction; provides meaningful feedback; leads with confidence, empathy, and accountability.

Quality & Accountability

Delivers accurate, thoughtful work; applies feedback to improve outcomes; maintains high standards while balancing efficiency.