Remote Finance Transformation Program Lead

Eliassen Group; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a Finance Transformation Program Lead to steer multiple initiatives across Accounting, Tax, FP&A, and IT, driving process improvements and data-driven outcomes. This remote consulting role requires deep finance expertise and a track record of delivering complex programs.

You will partner with senior finance leaders and technology teams to design future-state solutions, establish roadmaps, and govern project delivery with strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 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, O2C, 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple finance transformation initiatives across Accounting, Tax, FP&A, Data, and Technology teams.
• Drive projects related to Revenue Recognition, O2C, 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.

Skills

Finance transformation leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, IS, Business Admin, CS, or related field

Master's degree (MBA, MS Finance, MS Information Systems, or similar) preferred

Certifications such as PMP, CPA, CMA, CBAP, Lean Six Sigma, Prosci Change Management or equivalent are a plus

Job description

Eliassen Group is seeking a Finance Transformation Program Lead to steer multiple initiatives across Accounting, Tax, FP&A, and IT, driving process improvements and data-driven outcomes. This remote consulting role requires deep finance expertise and a track record of delivering complex programs.

You will partner with senior finance leaders and technology teams to design future-state solutions, establish roadmaps, and govern project delivery with strong stakeholder management.