Program Management Director (Finance/Accounting)
Fastly
- San Francisco, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Project Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive transformation strategy for the Finance and Accounting department. Drive and monitor the planning, execution, and deployment of projects related to financial systems implementation, process improvement, and other finance-related initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines
- Financial Systems Optimization: Utilize your knowledge and experience in financial systems to identify opportunities for process automation, integration, and enhancement. Collaborate with IT and finance teams to streamline financial workflows and improve system utilization
- Performance Measurement & Risk Management: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track project progress, financial performance, and system efficiency improvements. Prepare regular status reports and presentations for executive management. Proactively identify potential project risks, and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure project risks related to finance and accounting are effectively managed and communicated to relevant stakeholders
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Foster strong working relationships with stakeholders across finance, accounting, IT, and other relevant departments. Act as a liaison between business units to ensure clear communication, alignment of goals, and successful project execution
- Resource Management: Manage project resources, including personnel, budgets, and external vendors. Monitor resource allocation to ensure project milestones are met within established timelines and budget constraints
- Project Documentation: Maintain accurate project documentation, including business requirement documents (BRD), project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and other relevant artifacts. Ensure proper documentation of financial processes, system configurations, and changes
- Quality Assurance: Ensure project deliverables meet high-quality standards, comply with Business Requirement Documents (BRD), and align with best practices in accounting and finance
- Minimum 10+ years of proven experience in Program Management in a finance-related capacity, demonstrating successful delivery of projects with significant accounting, finance, and financial systems components
- Experience in Six Sigma or PMP principles is strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field strongly preferred. CPA is a plus
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, SOX internal controls, and systems to create efficiencies in these areas
- Experience with financial systems such as Salesforce, Netsuite, Coupa, Adaptive, Workday, tax engines, banking integration, procurement platforms and business intelligence platforms
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex financial processes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, make decisions, and resolve conflicts
- Proven track record of managing projects within scope, schedule, and budget constraints
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to financial processes
- Adaptability to a dynamic work environment and changing project priorities