Executive Program Director
This position will involve overseeing multiple large scale, complex engagements, likely across multiple functional domain areas. Executive Program Directors will employ strong communication and organizational skills, technical and functional knowledge, and program leadership expertise to mobilize and lead the most complex and transformative Corporate Program Management (CPM) programs. This position will serve as the owner of the Finit-client relationship across engagements and will provide strategic guidance to project teams as needed to ensure success.
Accountability:
- Lead and manage multiple large scale, complex programs and end-to-end engagements consisting of multiple functional domain areas. Ultimately accountable for the successful completion of each engagement.
- Account for the shape of client's strategic vision and operational success beyond the scope of any one engagement.
- Lead teams of Finit and client resources through project mobilization, including current state analysis, requirements gathering, foundation design, and future state roadmap planning.
- Own creation of content for key project startup deliverables, including requirements matrices, scope definition, and high-level project strategy.
- Define Finit project team roles and responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Develop strong client relationships by demonstrating leadership during the Mobilize and Design project stages. Become advisor during the remaining project stages.
- Serve as trusted quality assurance advisor during program execution and coordinate with project leaders to manage risk and tactical resource allocation.
- Demonstrate the ability to think creatively to meet project goals and challenges.
- Support Finit's business development activities such as project scoping, RFP responses, proposal development and preparation of project contracts. Serve as a trusted advisor to the client during the sales/pre-project process.
- Maintain knowledge of CPM industry trends and product capabilities among key CPM vendors.
- Provide content/functional expertise in the core CPM knowledge areas, including: Financial Close & Consolidation, Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis, and Data Governance.
- Proactively identify ways to improve processes and provide solutions for Finit's clients.
- Build, foster, and manage executive relationships with Finit clients before, during and after project completion.
- Build and develop authentic Finit relationships.
- Mentor, coach, and develop other Finitians. Develop a coaching/leading relationship with all levels of the client and internal team. Be able to "rally the troops" when necessary and successfully mediate between teams.
- Show confident decision making despite uncertainty or incomplete information. Manage stressful or changing situations appropriately and confidently communicate plan and strategy, both internally and externally.
- Provide real-time on-the-job feedback/coaching to team members. Communicate openly with client to obtain feedback.
- Play a key role in driving and supporting critical internal Finit activities and projects, including recruiting, training, employee enablement and performance management.
- Assume ownership of one's own personal growth at Finit and continuously seek to broaden and develop new job skills and expertise.
Skills:
- Program Directors will typically have 12+ years of CPM experience with demonstrated program
- Deep knowledge of the CPM product functionality and solution capabilities including Oracle/Hyperion and/or OneStream.
- Current knowledge of CPM industry trends and deep understanding of industry issues impacting the CFO and CIO offices.
- Excellent written and verbal skills, and capable of tailoring communication based on the knowledge and needs of specific audiences.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills to assist with managing both Finit staff and client stakeholders within the expectations of Finit's core values.
- Energized by projects with high degree of uncertainty. Can manage this uncertainty appropriately for other team members.
Qualifications:
- Previous OneStream experience a plus.
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent a plus.
- CPA a plus.
The Finit Culture:
We are seeking candidates who share Finit's core cultural values of integrity, personal drive, innate curiosity, and empathy for others. Our consultants enrich the experience of their clients and colleagues by being candid yet egoless and collaborative yet self-directed. We are driven to deliver on behalf of others, and we look for candidates who can demonstrate their own inquisitiveness, grit, and personal approach.
Benefits:
Our benefit program is designed to provide a work/life balance that ensures Finit remains a Great Place To Work.
Eligible employees can participate in Finit's comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- 100% premium paid by Employer for Employee level coverage
- Excellent healthcare and Rx plans start on the first day of employment
- Employer contributions to an HSA up to $3,600
- Dental and vision plans with nationwide network
- Company-paid life and AD&D plans
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans
- Salary continuation during disability up to 6 months
- 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting for employer match contribution
- Traditional and ROTH 401(k) with 28 fund options to select and invest
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) eligibility with no waiting period
- Carryforward unused FSA balance up to IRS max
- "Make Life Easier" Perk for personal eligible expenses
- Monthly Connectivity Allowance
- Annual Peripheral Expense Allowance
- Paid 3-month sabbatical after 10 years of employment
- Paid 12-week parental leave
- Paid 11 Holidays
- Flexible PTO/Vacation
- ESOP allocation
Why Finit:
- Strong family culture characterized by good-natured, humble people who like helping each other learn and grow.
- Opportunities for a wide variety of project work across many industries.
- 2 weeks per year of training and professional development.
- Finit is proud to be 100% employee-owned! As an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), all employee-owners can share in Finit's growth and prosperity.
EEO Statement:
Finit provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, family medical history, political affiliation or status in the military or as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Finit complies with federal and state laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities. Finit will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed during the recruitment process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please direct your inquiries to Nicole Emerson, Managing Director, People & Culture.
Remote Workplace:
Employees at Finit primarily work remotely. Our consultants may have some travel requirements to client locations. Our main corporate office is located in Cincinnati, OH and may be used for collaborative work.
Job Location:
This is a remote position with a preference for candidates located in the Western United States. While we are open to considering qualified candidates from other regions, please note that ideal candidates will reside in the Western U.S.
E-Verify Employer:
Finit is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
