Strategic Finance Project Manager

Wonder Group, INC; New York; On-site; USD 128,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k)

Health insurance

Job summary

Wonder is seeking a Finance Project Manager in New York to lead end-to-end cross-functional initiatives across finance and operations. You will scope projects, develop roadmaps, and drive lifecycle delivery from kickoff to post-implementation review, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, regulatory awareness (GAAP/IFRS/SOX), and ability to manage multiple initiatives with measurable milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 5+ years of cross-functional project management experience within a finance, accounting, or business operations environment, in an enterprise where Finance has a high level of interdependence with Engineering/Development teams.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering diverse business projects (process redesign, compliance/regulatory initiatives, operational restructuring, vendor/contract migrations, etc.).
• Broad understanding of core financial workflows, accounting cycles, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Strong project planning expertise using PM frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, Lean, or hybrid).
• Technical & PM Tools: Proficiency in project management software (Monday, Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project) and process mapping tools (Visio, Lucidchart).
• Certifications (Preferred): PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or CSM.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Execution & Strategic Leadership: Lead cross-functional projects across a broad array of disciplines, including process improvement, regulatory/compliance rollouts, organizational restructures, and technology upgrades.
• Scope out multi-phase projects, establish realistic timelines, allocate resources, and build clear roadmaps with measurable milestones.
• Manage projects through the full lifecycle: kickoff, requirements gathering, planning, execution, monitoring, risk mitigation, and post-implementation review.
• Business Process & Compliance Management: Map and evaluate current end-to-end business workflows; design and execute process improvements that boost productivity, reduce friction, and enhance control mechanisms.
• Drive financial and operational compliance projects, ensuring alignment with changing tax laws, accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS), internal controls (SOX), and industry regulations.
• Support strategic financial events, such as audit readiness, joint ventures, and post‑merger integrations.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management: Partner closely with cross-departmental leads (Legal, HR, IT, Operations, Executive Leadership) to ensure alignment on business priorities and dependencies.
• Build and lead comprehensive change management plans, including internal communication, training programs, and operational handoffs to ensure seamless adoption.
• Deliver regular status reports, risk logs, and performance metrics to executive sponsors and leadership committees.

Skills

Cross-functional project management

PM frameworks

Stakeholder management

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Financial workflows knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Accounting

Tools

Monday

Jira

Smartsheet

MS Project

Visio

Lucidchart

Job description

Wonder is seeking a Finance Project Manager in New York to lead end-to-end cross-functional initiatives across finance and operations. You will scope projects, develop roadmaps, and drive lifecycle delivery from kickoff to post-implementation review, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, regulatory awareness (GAAP/IFRS/SOX), and ability to manage multiple initiatives with measurable milestones.