Senior Finance Systems Program Lead — Remote / Hybrid

Ulteig; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking a Senior Finance Systems Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives across accounting and finance platforms. You will establish timelines, ensure accuracy and compliance, and partner with business leaders to deliver high-impact programs.

The role requires strong analytical skills, deep accounting knowledge, and experience with ERP and financial systems transformations. You will mentor teams, manage risks, and communicate clearly to drive successful deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree or CMA, PMP, or Agile certification preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or project management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional efforts with executive visibility.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Directly manages high-impact projects and serves as a program leader across multiple related initiatives.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify the impact of system and process changes on people, other processes, and technology.
• Works with key stakeholders to understand overall project purpose, key objectives, and milestones, as well as upstream and downstream risks, and ensures key strategic elements are included in project plans.
• Develops and maintains detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Identifies risks and dependencies early and drives mitigation strategies.
• Tracks and manages scope, schedule, and risks using structured tools and processes.
• Delivers clear and transparent communication between project teams, stakeholders, and end users.
• Coordinates training, communications, and process mapping sessions to support change initiatives.
• Coordinates internal and external resources to support successful delivery and holds team members accountable for deliverables and timelines.
• Fosters collaboration and communication between teams to break down silos and improve overall organizational effectiveness.
• Provides clear and accurate project-level reporting to support portfolio decision-making.
• Escalates risks and issues with clear recommendations and defined trade-offs.
• Mentors and develops less experienced project managers and team members.
• Build project management capability through coaching, tools, and best practices.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Accounting basics

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Master's degree or CMA/PMP/Agile certification (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting platforms

AI/automation tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ulteig is seeking a Senior Finance Systems Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives across accounting and finance platforms. You will establish timelines, ensure accuracy and compliance, and partner with business leaders to deliver high-impact programs.

The role requires strong analytical skills, deep accounting knowledge, and experience with ERP and financial systems transformations. You will mentor teams, manage risks, and communicate clearly to drive successful deployment.