Senior Project Manager-Finance Transformation

Avalara; United States; Remote; USD 126,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Health, life, and disability insurance

Annual bonuses based on performance

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Finance Transformation to lead programs that inspire change within its finance organization. This role requires aligning technology, processes, and strategy, reporting to the Senior Director of Finance AI Transformation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program management, particularly in finance, and will drive automation and efficiency across various finance operations. This is a remote position in the United States with a competitive salary range depending on the location.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in program or project management, focusing on finance transformation.
• Track record of leading large-scale initiatives in global environments.
• Experience with compliance frameworks including audit and SOX.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide finance transformation programs.
• Manage programs across Finance, Accounting, and IT.
• Build structured roadmaps with clear milestones and success metrics.

Skills

Program or project management

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of finance processes

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Computer Science

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Confluence

Job description

What You’ll Do

As our Senior Program Manager, Finance Transformation you will lead programs to inspire transformation within Avalara's global Finance organization. As an Individual Contributor, you will align technology, process, and strategy — ensuring scalable, efficient, and compliant financial operations. You will help deliver automation, AI across core Finance responsibilities. The Senior Program Manager operates at an enterprise level, translating our goals into structured programs that produce measurable outcomes. You will report to the Senior Director, Finance AI Transformation. This is a remote position in the United States.

What Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Lead enterprise-wide finance transformation programs from planning through execution, aligned with Avalara's Finance AI Operations strategy.
• Manage programs across Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, IT, and Engineering to deliver automation, systems integration, and process improvements.
• You will build structured roadmaps with clear milestones, risks, and success metrics.
• Establish governance, compliance, and change management practices that support audit readiness and global adoption

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in program or project management, with a focus on finance transformation or operations.
• Track record leading large-scale, initiatives in global or high-growth environments.
• You have knowledge of finance processes and systems (e.g., Record-to-Report, Procure- to-Pay, Quote-to-Cash).
• Experience with compliance and controls frameworks, including audit and SOX.
• Proficiency with project tools such as Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Confluence.
• You are experienced in executive communication and stakeholder management across functions and time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Certification in PMP, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience using AI, RPA, or analytics to automate finance operations.
• Familiarity with financial compliance in SaaS or global enterprise environments.

Pay Range Details

The base pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

• Colorado $126,000- $201,600 (annually)
• Washington $126,00-222,800 (annually)
• California $126,000-$244,000 (annually)
• NYC $152,600-$244,000 (annually)

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the state listed. The successful candidate’s actual salary/wage may be based on various factors, such as geographic location, candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

This role is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance, depending on the terms of the applicable plan and the employee’s role.

Avalara is an AI-first Company

AI is embedded in our workflows, decision-making, and products. Success here requires embracing AI as an essential capability.

• You’ll bring experience using AI and AI-related technologies, ready to thrive here.
• You’ll apply AI every day to business challenges - improving efficiency, contributing solutions, and driving results for your team, our company, and our customers.
• You’ll grow with AI by staying curious about new trends and best practices, and by sharing what you learn so others can benefit too.

How We’ll Take Care Of You

Total Rewards

In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.

Health & Wellness

Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.

Inclusive culture and diversity

Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship.

What You Need To Know About Avalara

We’re defining the relationship between tax and tech. We’ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing over 54 billion customer API calls and over 6.6 million tax returns a year. Our growth is real - we’re a billion dollar business - and we’re not slowing down until we’ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world. We’re bright, innovative, and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture we’ve designed, that empowers our people to win. We’ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.

We’re An Equal Opportunity Employer

Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company — we don’t want people to fit into our culture, but to enrich it. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.