Finance Program & Project Management Leader

The Finance Program & Project Management Leader will report to the Global Controller and Chief of Accounting and serve as a strategic senior partner responsible for driving enterprise Finance transformation and operational effectiveness. The role will provide project leadership for the Finance organization while overseeing a portfolio of enterprise finance projects and transformation programs spanning Finance Reporting Modernization, FP&A Governance and Modernization, Finance Systems & Data Management, Finance Technology Enablement, and Reinsurance Operations and Transformation. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior Finance, Technology, and Global Operations leaders to drive execution of strategic priorities, enhance data-driven decision making, and maximize the value of finance investments across the organization. Key Responsibilities: Lead and govern Finance transformation initiatives across Finance Reporting FP&A Modernization, Finance Systems & Data, Finance Technology, and Reinsurance Operations. Drive enterprise finance modernization efforts, including reporting, data governance, process optimization, and technology enablement. Partner with Finance and Technology leaders to define strategic priorities, allocate resources, and execute transformation roadmaps. Oversee Finance systems architecture, data management, and platform enhancements to improve scalability, controls, and analytical capabilities. Establish governance frameworks, performance metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting to monitor progress and drive accountability. Develop business cases and investment analyses to support strategic initiatives, organizational changes, and operational improvements. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery across the Finance organization. Lead cross-functional steering committees and manage dependencies, risks, and issue resolution across multiple workstream Oversee finance reporting and modernization initiatives for Centers of Excellence supporting enterprise reporting. Influence senior stakeholders and build alignment across Finance, Technology, and Global Operations to deliver business outcomes. Lead and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred Minimally 15 years’ professional experience in Finance, FP&A, Controllership, Transformation, or related functions Demonstrated experience leading large-scale finance transformation programs and enterprise initiatives Experience partnering with senior executives in complex, matrixed, global organizations Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across Finance and Technology organizations Experience managing teams and developing talent in a fast paced environment Strong analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution and program delivery Proven ability to influence for outcome, build consensus, and facilitate collaboration The base salary range for this position in Wilton CT and New York NY is $265,000 -$300,000; for this position in Parsippany NJ $255,000 - $290,000. and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. 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