Finance Program Manager

Job Title:

Finance Program Manager

Location:

Bellevue, WA

Type:
Contract (year) typically extends on a yearly basis

Compensation: $55.00 - $91.00

Work Model:
Onsite – onsite

Hours:

40.0

Paid Holidays | PTO

System One is hiring a Finance Program Manager to support Finance, driving strategic initiatives, process improvements, internal control enhancements, and reporting readiness efforts. The role is responsible for coordinating and tracking finance deliverables, facilitating key initiatives, managing cross-functional projects, and supporting the organization's progression toward public company reporting and control standards. This role requires a highly organized, accountable, and execution-oriented individual who can balance strategic program oversight with hands‑on execution.

• Lead Finance initiatives and oversee system enhancements from planning through execution, including process improvements, control enhancements, reporting readiness, and system implementations.
• Coordinate Finance deliverables, milestones, action items, and dependencies across Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance Systems, Compliance, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Payroll & Benefits.
• Drive remediation efforts and gap analysis initiatives to strengthen internal controls and support public company readiness.
• Manage key Finance review processes, including contract tracking log, review workflows, accounting analyses, technical accounting assessments, and approval processes.
• Partner with Finance leadership to prioritize and execute initiatives that improve financial reporting, operational efficiency, and control effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain project roadmaps, executive dashboards and status reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts involving Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Operations, and external advisors.
• Monitor project risks, audit findings, and remediation activities, ensuring accountability, timely escalation, and effective resolution.
• Support internal and external audits by tracking requests, deliverables, findings, and corrective action plans.
• Lead Finance-related ERP system enhancements, workflow automation projects, and reporting improvements, working closely with system administrators and business stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to streamline Finance processes through automation, standardization, and improved controls.
• Assist in developing and maintaining Finance policies, procedures, playbooks, and process documentation.
• Coordinate implementation of new accounting standards, reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance initiatives as needed.
• Facilitate governance meetings, project reviews, and executive status updates.
• Support change management activities through communication, training, and rollout plans.
• Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor Finance operations and project execution
• Maintain centralized tracking of Finance commitments , decisions, risks, and action items across all major initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field; CPA or PMP certification preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Project Management, Program Management, Audit, Consulting, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting processes, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Experience supporting public company readiness, SOX compliance, internal control frameworks, or finance transformation initiatives preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and drive execution across cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand business transactions and related accounting implications.
• Experience coordinating contract review, accounting analysis, audit remediation, or policy implementation processes.
• Experience with ERP systems, financial systems implementations, and workflow automation initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project management tools.
• Experience with Oracle, Net Suite, SharePoint, Jira,…