Finance Project Leader

Finance Project Leader

Location: Hybrid or Remote, depending on location

Eligible Locations: Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia

Travel: Significant domestic travel required, potentially up to 50–75% depending on location and project needs

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Finance Project Leader to oversee financial planning, reporting, and governance for complex, high-impact business initiatives. This individual will serve as the finance lead on cross-functional projects, partnering with senior leadership, project teams, and operational stakeholders to support strategic investments, capacity expansion, and business growth.

The ideal candidate brings extensive finance and accounting experience within a large manufacturing environment, proven project management capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while providing strategic financial guidance and hands-on support throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and oversight for large-scale strategic initiatives, including manufacturing capacity expansion and capital investment projects.
• Partner with cross-functional project teams and leadership to evaluate financial impacts, identify risks and opportunities, and support informed business decisions.
• Oversee project accounting activities and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable accounting policies.
• Develop, manage, and monitor capital expenditure budgets, forecasts, and reporting.
• Own project financial forecasting, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow projections.
• Build financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to support investment decisions and strategic planning.
• Establish and maintain financial controls, governance processes, and accounting procedures for project-related activities.
• Prepare and present financial reports, performance updates, and key metrics to senior leadership and project stakeholders.
• Partner with Finance and IT teams to improve financial systems, reporting capabilities, and SAP functionality.
• Support the development and implementation of financial systems and reporting structures for new manufacturing facilities.
• Coordinate the transition of completed projects to plant-level finance teams, including accounting ownership, processes, and reporting responsibilities.
• Serve as a key finance contact for regional and global stakeholders regarding project performance, financial reporting, and governance.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, automation, operational efficiency, and business intelligence.
• Manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities while balancing strategic planning with day-to-day financial execution.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Strong project management skills, including demonstrated success leading large-scale, complex projects from planning through execution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, evolving environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Experience managing the P&L of a business or operation valued at $150 million or more.
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and business partnering.
• 5+ years of finance experience within a large manufacturing organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, capital project accounting, and financial planning.
• Experience developing financial models, budgets, forecasts, and executive-level financial analyses.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or another relevant advanced degree or certification.
• Experience with financial systems implementations, ERP enhancements, and reporting automation.
• Familiarity with risk management, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Experience supporting manufacturing expansion, capital projects, or large-scale operational initiatives.

Additional Information

• Full-time opportunity with a hybrid or remote work arrangement, depending on the candidate's location.
• Candidates must be based in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Georgia.
• Significant domestic travel is required to support project implementations, manufacturing locations, and cross-functional initiatives. International travel may also be necessary.
• Compensation is based on experience and qualifications