Remote Program & Accounting Transformation Lead

FUSTIS LLC; Maryland; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FUSTIS LLC in the United States is seeking a Project Lead & Lead Accounting Consultant to oversee end-to-end contract delivery and drive financial modernization initiatives. This remote role requires extensive GAAP knowledge, public sector experience, and strong PM/OCM leadership across multiple workstreams.

The position emphasizes program governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure high-quality service delivery and adherence to regulations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in financial management, accounting operations, financial systems implementation, or government program accounting.
• Demonstrated expertise in GAAP, internal controls, AR/AP operations, risk management, and accounting system design.
• Experience leading accounting modernization or financial transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closing activities across all assigned workstreams, following PMI PMBOK-aligned methodologies.
• Host project kick-off meetings within required timeframes and establish project expectations, governance processes, schedules, and.
• Manage cross-functional teams delivering foundational financial accounting systems, employer contribution capabilities, risk controls, and training.
• Maintain ongoing monitoring and controlling of schedules, risks, resources, and performance indicators.
• Provide monthly progress updates and status reporting to the Contract Monitor and leadership.
• Oversee delivery and performance of advisory and technical support services across Workstreams 2 and 3.
• Ensure alignment with service standards, internal controls, and quality.
• Support implementation, testing, and documentation of accounting systems, including general ledger, accounts receivable, and reporting.
• Participate actively in working sessions and ensure service delivery teams have clear requirements, guidance, and escalation paths.
• Manage the contract responsibly, including project spending, resource allocation, and adherence to contractual requirements.
• Maintain documentation of deliverables, changes, risks, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate quarterly meetings with program leadership and present assessments of current-state risks, compliance gaps, system readiness, and improvement priorities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, GAAP standards, and State of Maryland policies.
• Lead end-to-end OCM planning and execution consistent with OCM practices described in Senior Organizational Change Manager SME.
• Conduct readiness assessments, change impact analyses, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Develop training materials and support delivery for accounting, accounts receivable, and financial management teams.
• Drive adoption of new policies, systems, workflows, and internal controls across affected teams.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and capability-building for staff adapting to new program functions.

Skills

Leadership

PMBOK-based PM

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector experience

PMP

CPA

CMA

CGFM

PROSCI

Job description

FUSTIS LLC in the United States is seeking a Project Lead & Lead Accounting Consultant to oversee end-to-end contract delivery and drive financial modernization initiatives. This remote role requires extensive GAAP knowledge, public sector experience, and strong PM/OCM leadership across multiple workstreams.

The position emphasizes program governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure high-quality service delivery and adherence to regulations.