Remote VP, Finance Transformation & Excellence

Amentum; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 255,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a strategic Vice President of Finance Excellence and Transformation to drive a multi-year, technology-driven finance transformation. The role partners with CFO leadership and key enterprise stakeholders to unify the finance landscape and implement a scalable operating model for sustainable growth.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Enterprise Finance, the candidate will design the transformation roadmap, oversee change management, and ensure data governance, automation,

Qualifications

• Typically 12–15+ years in Finance or Financial Operations with 5+ years leading enterprise-wide transformation.
• Experience leading multi-phase cross-functional projects involving ERP and data modernization.
• Proven ability to present to C-suite and influence without direct authority.
• Experience with government contracting financial requirements (FAR, CAS) and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Develop transformation vision with CFO leadership and identify value creation opportunities.
• Engage stakeholders to secure buy-in and foster collaboration across functions.
• Lead end-to-end enterprise-wide finance transformation program and roadmap.
• Oversee KPIs, governance frameworks, and performance metrics for the program.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, consultants, and technology vendors.
• Drive automation, data governance, and reporting enhancements.

Skills

Data-driven mindset

AI fluency

Executive communication

Change leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Governance and KPIs

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

AI tools

Job description

Amentum is seeking a strategic Vice President of Finance Excellence and Transformation to drive a multi-year, technology-driven finance transformation. The role partners with CFO leadership and key enterprise stakeholders to unify the finance landscape and implement a scalable operating model for sustainable growth.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Enterprise Finance, the candidate will design the transformation roadmap, oversee change management, and ensure data governance, automation,