Finance Project Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the final phases of a multi-stage Accounts Payable transformation initiative. The project involves the implementation of a third-party invoicing and vendor management solution that will streamline invoice processing, enhance vendor interactions, and improve AP workflows. About the Role The ideal candidate does not need prior experience with Ricoh but should possess a strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, vendor invoicing, financial operations, and enterprise software implementations. This individual will serve as the primary coordinator between the vendor, Accounting/AP teams, Finance IT, and other internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and delivery. Responsibilities Lead day-to-day project management activities for an in-flight AP and vendor portal implementation. Manage project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies through the final release. Serve as the primary liaison between the implementation vendor and internal business and technology teams. Coordinate efforts across: Accounts Payable and Accounting teams Finance IT Enterprise IT stakeholders Facilitate project meetings, status updates, steering committee discussions, and executive reporting. Drive issue resolution and remove roadblocks impacting project delivery. Ensure business requirements, testing activities, user acceptance testing (UAT), training, and deployment activities are completed on schedule. Monitor project scope and change requests while maintaining alignment to delivery timelines. Prepare and present project health, risks, and readiness updates to leadership. Qualifications 5+ years of Project Management experience leading cross-functional technology and business initiatives. Accounts Payable Business process transformation Strong understanding of AP workflows, vendor invoicing, and accounting-related business processes. Proven ability to manage external vendors and multiple stakeholder groups. Experience partnering with both business and IT organizations. Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills. Experience managing project schedules, risks, dependencies, and executive-level reporting. Required Skills Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes and AP workflows. Experience with vendor invoicing and vendor management. Experience with financial operations and financial systems. Experience with enterprise software implementations. Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills. Ability to manage external vendors and multiple stakeholder groups. Experience managing project schedules, risks, dependencies, and executive-level reporting. Preferred Skills Experience with AP automation, procurement, vendor portal, or invoice management implementations. Experience supporting Finance or Accounting technology projects. Familiarity with ERP environments such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar financial platforms. PMP, Scrum Master, or other project management certifications preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brooksource