Professionals in the F&A Channel may apply and be considered for the role regardless of US office location.
The team
Finance Systems serves as US finance application portfolio subject matter experts, to implement and manage innovative solutions and changes through governance and change management to meet the technology needs of finance and the US firm. Joining the team provides an opportunity to drive the future vision of the Finance organization.
Recruiting for this role ends on March 15, 2025
The work you’ll do
Finance Systems is looking for a Portfolio Manager – Special Projects & Transformation to drive the operation, enhancement, and integration of finance-led systems and lead select projects for the organization, including supporting firm and FA Transformation efforts. In this role, you will serve as the subject matter expert and manage a portfolio of finance systems / projects. The Portfolio Manager – Special Projects & Transformation responsibilities will include managing enhancements, translating requirements to technology teams for development, managing the PI execution and delivery from the business side working with ITS, coordinating UAT efforts, and working with the change management team to provide and review content in training and communications. After a production release, you will monitor system performance through hypercare, support ongoing defect resolution, execute governance tracking, and provide project (PMO) oversight. In this role you will act as the liaison between Information Technology and various Finance stakeholders to provide insight on system changes and design.
Responsibilities include:
- Relay the business strategy into technical requirements; communicate requirements to technical teams.
- Manage the execution and timeline of system changes, escalating issues, and risks to leadership, as needed.
- Manage operations and maintenance of financial systems; Oversee the manual and automated financial work processes, systems, and procedures for efficiency of workflow and accuracy.
- Understand the integrations across the portfolio of systems and impacts to the business processes with these datapoints.
- Identify and recommend needed process improvements.
- Analyze system design alternatives for new financial accounting systems and / or improvements to existing systems.
- Provide insight on the development of system upgrades or redesigns.
- Oversee the accuracy of the financial systems and ensure that there are no variances between the financial systems and general ledger.
- Oversee the resolution of application and data integrity or other production issues.
- Oversee and coordinate testing efforts for enhancements or deployments of financial system with the testing team.
- Provide content and review for the change management team.
- Collaborate with and lead resources across Finance Systems, transformation program teams and other areas of FA.
The successful candidate will possess:
- Strong executive presence and the ability to work with and influence senior leaders.
- Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to logically structure issues and determine recommended resolutions.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to make connections across workstreams and matrixed organizations.
- Superior project management skills with demonstrated experience successfully managing a cross-functional or cross-departmental team on a complex project.
- Ability to work well under pressure and effectively and professionally navigate tough situations.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team, but also be a self-starter.
- Demonstrated commitment to integrity and confidentiality.
Qualifications
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Deep understanding of finance systems and processes.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Limited sponsorship may be available.
- Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
Preferred
- Master’s degree.
- Experience with SAP Primed, CP3 Pricing, Beacon, and other supportive finance applications.
- Previous work experience with a professional services firm.
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Benefits
At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits.
Our people and culture
Our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our client most complex challenges. This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work.
Our purpose
Deloitte’s purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and in our communities. We are creating trust and confidence in a more equitable society. At Deloitte, purpose is synonymous with how we work every day. It defines who we are. We are focusing our collective efforts to advance sustainability, equity, and trust that come to life through our core commitments.
Professional development
From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $88,600 to $163,100.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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From developing a stand out resume to putting your best foot forward in the interview, we want you to feel prepared and confident as you explore opportunities at Deloitte.
At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits.
Our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our client most complex challenges. This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work.
From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.
