Finance Project Management Consultant

Company: RGP
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

RGP is a global consulting firm helping some of the most recognized companies in the world work differently. Our success comes from a shared belief in rolling up our sleeves and doing the hard work of solving complex challenges, executing plans and implementing technology to help transform organizations. Working for RGP, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by RGP and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and deepen our impact on organizations around the world, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there a few things you should know We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our clients and our colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more. THE RGP CONSULTING EXPERIENCE RGP has a unique consulting model that provides opportunities for consultants to work in different ways. Most consultants work in a model where they have the flexibility and autonomy to choose projects aligning to their experience, skills and desired lifestyle. Other opportunities exist in team-based, strategy and solutions work. In all models, you will feel the full support of RGP to assist you in your work and guide you on your chosen path. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE As a Finance Project Manager, you will focus on enabling clients to successfully lead and execute large scale initiatives within complex and global organizations. In this role, you will utilize industry best practices in programproject management and change management. ATTRIBUTES OF FINANCIAL PROJECT MANAGER AT RGP Integrity and respect for people and opinions Strong personal identification with RGP?s values ? loyalty, integrity, focus, enthusiasm, accountability and talent Excellent communication and facilitation skills to build relationships and foster trust at all organizational levels Ability to discuss and champion the business case for change to a business audience, and then plan and execute solutions that are of value to the business KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE Directly manage planning, execution, integration and organizational restructuring activities related to accountingfinance operations initiatives including accountingfinance processes and policiesbusiness process reengineering, management and financial reporting, financial controls and SOX compliance, and ERP and other financial business applications Serve as functional SME (BusinessIT liaison) and provide project leadership across planning and deployment, finance and risk management, operations transformation, systems integrations, and program development Create consolidated program milestones, identify interdependencies and develop and execute communication plans Lead meetings with stakeholders to advance key tasks and escalate significant process bottlenecks, anticipated delays and complete critical path analysis Manage reporting and resolution of issues, risks and dependencies by proactively identifying potential planning gaps, suggesting mitigations to risks, actions to close issues or complete open items Evaluate organizational readiness in advance of transition events Define approach, tools and processes that will be used to support transition events Drive and execute key activities within each project phase Provide dashboards to monitor project status DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree Master's degree highly desired PMP Certification or Six Sigma Blackbelt certifications a plus Big 4 consulting experience preferred Accounting, Finance or Internal Audit operational experience and depth of knowledge Experience leading and executing large-scale initiatives within accounting and finance operations in Fortune 500 organizations. Experience developing project plans including scope, approach, plans, cost estimates, schedule, work breakdown, risk management Knowledge and understanding of business relationship management, functional system assessment, governance, project management and how to identify operational efficiencies Experience with VBA, Oracle, NetSuite, SAP and or Blackline implementations, conversions andor upgrades required Equal Opportunity Employer RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.

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