Vice President, Finance Shared Services

• Manages project transitions per the designed transition framework in collaboration with the work stream leaders and the BPO management team (Work stream leaders may be both internal to company and external to BPO)
• Build and establish the project management tools and processes for each process transition, including setting up and chairing the appropriate project governance meetings
• Oversees the full transition life cycle of assigned engagements by providing planning, execution and program management expertise through all phases of the project.
• Develops in partnership with the BPO partner appropriate project planning, execution and governance documents. Establishes effective project governance. Communicates project status in a timely and concise manner. Highlights project risk and works collaboratively with the client and work stream leads to mitigate risk impacts.
• Accurately scopes project constructs and validates all proposed details from the BPO, including, but not limited to: BPO's architecting, designing and planning/estimating of tailored solution; identifying resource requirements and developing transition timelines and plans
• Ensures that project is transitioned on schedule and on budget.
• Facilitates effective Discovery meetings to drive a detailed understanding of the complexity that can lie behind data in order for the project team to be able to use the information obtained to drive creation and implementation of the appropriate delivery solution.
• Is able to visualize and create detailed process flows and work instructions that clearly delineate process tasks; roles & responsibilities; controls and areas of change.
• Open to new ideas and methods; avoids “locking-in” to a single style of project management; knows local finance processes well enough internally to identify what will work best with BPO; outlines the requirement and vets it internally with leaders and key stakeholders.
• Leads the project team through business changes and facilitates the change management process; is comfortable with ambiguity, knows when to create clarity (or when clarity is possible) versus when to make progress without full definition.
• Maintains strong business relationships with stakeholders both internal to company and with BPO partner

• Support strategic initiatives, workstream planning, business analysis, team and resource management, and troubleshooting

• Fosters a culture that embraces change and accountability
• Serves as a resource for the team, having developed an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Outsourcing industry, delivery of Finance and Accounting processes in a captive, shared service or outsourced model; technology for supporting these functions and what is considered a standard or best practice for the industry or business structure.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field or equivalent experience required
• MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred

• Strong knowledge of Finance & Accounting (AP, AR, GL, FP&A, etc)
• Process mapping and process analysis skills to resolve process roadblocks
• Experience in working on ERP Accounting Systems (e.g., SAP, Great Plains, Oracle, etc)
• Experience in process improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma) desirable
• Experience in Finance Process transformation/re-engineering projects will be an added advantage
• Proficient in process study, transition & running successful process operations.

• Eight (8) or more years of experience working within the outsourcing industry preferably leading similar transitions with an emphasis on Project Management, Transition and Transformation
• In-depth understanding of outsourced service delivery models and demonstrated transition management experience working with or for BPO organizations required
• Familiarity with Outsourced F&A processes technology
• Consultative or business advisory experience preferred.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Fully understands the finance and accounting functions and common best practices/processes for how they operate, as well as how they interact; understands other business imperatives/functions (e.g. data security, internal controls, etc.) and how they can affect the finance and accounting functions; uses this knowledge to vet “future state” process maps and transition plan.
• Presents with a high level of competence, confidence, and effectiveness in a variety of settings and to a variety of audiences; presents well to all levels of management, internally and with external partners; communicates in a clear and concise manner, and uses impactful and memorable language to emphasize key points; persuades others to their points of view; self-aware - knows when an approach is not working and can change course immediately
• Strong organizational skills especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to manage internal project teams effectively
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to prioritize own workload effectively
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strategically identifies with whom to build relationships to support their responsibilities; builds rapport and trust with other professionals easily; works closely with internal team members and other service lines to deliver successfully on project commitments

• Sales roles? You might earn commissions.
• Other roles? You could snag discretionary bonuses.
• Benefits galore: Health, dental, vision, life, accident & disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement to keep your brain buzzing.
• Paid time off to recharge.
• Wellness programs to keep you feeling great.
• Identity theft insurance for peace of mind.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions to help you plan for the future.

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