Position Title: Finance Program Manager
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Finance Program Manager opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:- 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.
Job Qualifications:- 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, NetSuite, SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, Power BI, or similar systems preferred.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to establish structure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting and stakeholder management.
- Ability to influence without direct authority and drive accountability across multiple functions.
- Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
- Travel Required: 0-5%.
Job Details:- Job Type: Contract
- Pay Rate Range: $55-$91/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)
- Location: Bellevue, WA
- Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future. #TerraPro