Scope of Position:
We are seeking an experienced Functional Project Manager to lead the implementation of OneStream's Finance application as part of a large-scale finance transformation initiative. This role requires a strong finance background, proven experience managing complex finance system implementations, and the ability to work closely with finance, IT, and executive stakeholders. The successful candidate will serve as the functional lead, ensuring business requirements are translated into a successful OneStream solution delivered on time and within scope.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
• Serve as the Overall Functional Project Manager for the end-to-end implementation of OneStream's Finance application.
• Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting across all phases of the implementation lifecycle.
• Act as the primary liaison between Finance stakeholders, IT teams, system integrators, and external vendors.
• Drive requirements gathering, process design, and functional solution alignment for finance processes including:
o Financial close and consolidation
o Planning, budgeting, and forecasting
o Financial reporting and analytics
• Ensure alignment with transformation objectives, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Manage scope, timeline, budget, risks, and dependencies; proactively identify and mitigate project risks.
• Oversee functional design reviews, testing (UAT), training, and deployment activities.
• Support change management efforts to ensure adoption of the OneStream solution.
• Provide regular status updates and executive-level communications to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with project governance, PMO standards, and documentation requirements.
OneSite Requirements:
Ability and willingness to travel onsite at least 75% of the time.
Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree required. MBA or equivalent preferred with Finance concentration.
• 10 years of experience in Finance, Financial Systems, or Finance Transformation roles.
• Proven experience managing large-scale finance application implementations, preferably including OneStream.
• Strong functional knowledge of finance processes such as close, consolidation, planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• PMP certification (preferred/ideal) or equivalent project management credential.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
Required Skills:
• Effective Communication and Relationship Building: Ability to engage seamlessly at all organizational levels, instilling confidence, and trust.
• Functional Business Expertise: Practical experience in Finance, contributing valuable functional business insights.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Highly skilled in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and/or Project.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrates strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills with exceptional follow-through.
• Initiative and Adaptability: Proactive and adept at effectively managing oneself and teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Project Management Proficiency: Demonstrated experience and skills in project management.
• Business Acumen: Possesses a keen understanding of business dynamics, contributing to informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Effective Prioritization: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring timely delivery of outcomes and meeting established timelines.
• Managing Self: Demonstrates robust organizational skills, meticulous process adherence, keen attention to detail, and a highly responsive approach.
Desired Skills:
• Prior hands-on experience with OneStream implementations.
• Background in accounting (CPA preferred but not required).
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, PS Finance, Longview...) and data integration concepts.
• Certification:
o Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
o Certified Green Belt in [Six Sigma or relevant certification].
Soft Skills:
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills for high-level management briefings.
• Leadership acumen to engage business leaders and harness talent in a matrix organization.
• Additional Leadership Skills: Influencing, Motivating, Change Champion, Adaptability.
• Demonstrates a sense of accountability, urgency, and creativity in addressing project issues, adapting plans to meet objectives.
• Flexibility to navigate a changing environment and serve as a change agent to support others through transitions.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering exceptional projects.
• Highly collaborative in team settings.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.