Project Manager (Financial) Local to Chicago only

  • Chicago, IL
  • Posted 4 hours ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Accounting
Finance
Economics
managing technology financials including capitalization
accruals
and forecasting
technology vendors and/or managed service providers
Jira
Confluence
Planview
Excel

Job Details

Location: Chicago, IL

Locals Only

This will not be a typical PM role; they are looking for someone who has done financial mgmt with financial projects.

Looking to interview and make selections ASAP

Location: Local in person. 1-2 days a week on site, hybrid.

  • Review and maintain financial data including accruals, invoices, and forecasts in Planview.
  • Ensure accuracy of vendor invoices, milestone validations, and time reporting reconciliation.
  • Support audit and compliance by completing checklists, submitting evidence, and correcting discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate project baselines and update them based on governance approvals.
  • Ensure proper capitalization setup and tracking for internal software development.
  • Manage financial change controls and update Planview accordingly.
  • Coordinate contract submissions and purchase order creation with accurate mapping to projects.
  • Ensure data quality by reviewing exception reports and correcting inaccuracies.
  • Support forecasting by updating labor rates, reviewing variances, and adjusting forecasts post-timesheet progression.
  • Escalate non-compliance or financial discrepancies to the Director for resolution.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

  • Ability to manage challenging scenarios and balance stakeholder needs with available resources.
  • Knowledge of financial management principles including budgeting, forecasting, and capitalization.
  • Experience in financial data analysis and variance explanation.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ability to contextualize financial data for senior leadership.
  • Professional judgment and accountability in decision-making.
  • Understanding of technology processes, compliance, and controls.
  • Preferred insurance industry knowledge.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent work experience.
  • 5 7 years of experience managing technology financials including capitalization, accruals, and forecasting.
  • Experience working with technology vendors and/or managed service providers.
  • Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Planview, Excel, and other standard workplace applications.
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