Project Manager - Finance Transformation (Hybrid)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Chicago, IL that is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support a large scale Finance Transformation portfolio consisting of ~50 active initiatives. This role requires strong executive presence, core project management skills, and practical fluency in finance and accounting workflows.

Responsibilities:
* Own and execute project delivery across multiple finance transformation initiatives
* Develop and manage detailed project plans, risks, dependencies, milestones, and reporting
* Operate comfortably at multiple altitudes: detailed execution one day, executive level communication the next
* Partner closely with finance transformation consultants and internal finance leaders to drive outcomes, not redesign processes
* Navigate complex stakeholder environments with multiple contributors and competing priorities
* Facilitate clear decision making, escalation, and accountability across business and technology teams
* Support initiatives spanning source to pay, budgeting and forecasting, FP&A, finance data and governance, and core finance modernization

REQUIREMENTS:
* 8-10+ years of project or program management experience
* Demonstrated executive presence and credibility with senior leaders
* Prior experience working in a finance or accounting role (ideally manager level) before transitioning into PM
* Practical understanding of finance workflows such as month end close, accruals, and journal entries
* Strong core PM fundamentals (planning, execution, governance, reporting)
* Proven ability to work cross functionally with business stakeholders
* High resilience, flexibility, and willingness to roll up sleeves

Preferred:
* Experience supporting finance transformation programs
* Agile or hybrid delivery experience
* Exposure to Workday Financials (nice to have, not required)
* Experience working in large, matrixed enterprise environments

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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