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The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Finance Systems Project Manager to support various accounting and finance systems initiatives within our organization. The ideal candidate will assist in establishing project timelines, ensuring compliance and accuracy, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives. This position requires excellent attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and a solid grasp of accounting principles. This role involves partnering with teams through the adoption of financial programs, systems, and processes while evaluating the impact on people, procedures, and technologies. Success in this role demands strategic foresight paired with the ability to oversee execution effectively. The position works closely with business and functional leaders to deliver high-impact initiatives, manage risks, and ensure consistent, high-quality project execution across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Directly manages high-impact projects and serves as a program leader across multiple related initiatives.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify the impact of system and process changes on people, other processes, and technology.
• Works with key stakeholders to understand overall project purpose, key objectives, and milestones, as well as upstream and downstream risks, and ensures key strategic elements are included in project plans.
• Develops and maintains detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Identifies risks and dependencies early and drives mitigation strategies.
• Tracks and manages scope, schedule, and risks using structured tools and processes.
• Delivers clear and transparent communication between project teams, stakeholders, and end users.
• Coordinates training, communications, and process mapping sessions to support change initiatives.
• Coordinates internal and external resources to support successful delivery and holds team members accountable for deliverables and timelines.
• Fosters collaboration and communication between teams to break down silos and improve overall organizational effectiveness.
• Provides clear and accurate project-level reporting to support portfolio decision-making.
• Escalates risks and issues with clear recommendations and defined trade-offs.
• Mentors and develops less experienced project managers and team members.
• Build project management capability through coaching, tools, and best practices.

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification (CMA, PMP, Agile) is preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or project management, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional efforts with executive visibility.
• Strong business acumen, with experience supporting corporate functions such as operations, strategy, finance, or shared services.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Experience facilitating meetings and workshops.
• Proven experience in change management and driving organizational adoption.
• Experience supporting ERP, financial systems, reporting platforms, or digital transformation initiatives preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority and successfully navigate complex organizational environments.
• Experience managing projects with multiple workstreams, competing priorities, and significant organizational impact.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability, and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team members, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive, whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid, or in the office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule, so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

Ulteig is a Drug-Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details:

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $100,200 - $135,500

Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: To protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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