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Program Manager - Finance Transformation

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cenhud logoCenhud · Poughkeepsie
Full-timeOn-site2w ago
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Competitive compensationMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement savings plan with substantial company matchLife and travel insuranceTuition assistanceWellness reimbursement programPaid holidays and vacationWhat is a Program Manager - Finance Transformation?What does a Program Manager - Finance Transformation do?Accountable for the strategy, execution, and ongoing value of financial transformation initiatives within the ETPServes as a change agent for the Enterprise Transformation Program by championing adoption of new financial governance processes and reinforcing the case for change at all levels of the organizationOwns the strategy, roadmap, and execution of Direct Work Governance (DWG) implementation within the current mainframe environment, partnering with the DWG lead on funding project changes, data changes, and impact mapping across all affected applicationsDefines and prioritizes the portfolio of financial transformation initiatives, balancing business value, regulatory requirements, and technical feasibility to ensure measurable outcomesMaintains end-to-end accountability for the integrity of the ETP cost model, ensuring alignment between work breakdown structures, chart of accounts, and actual expenditures across all resource channelsDrives financial reporting strategy across internal staff, consulting, and vendor invoicing streams, ensuring program-level data is consolidated, accurate, audit-ready, and actionable for leadership decision-makingAnticipates and resolves financial integration issues across impacted systems before they reach production, leveraging deep institutional knowledge of the financial application landscapeDefines the financial documentation strategy for regulatory proceedings, ensuring full traceability from strategic intent through WBS to actual spend, and serving as the financial subject matter authority in DPS Staff interactionsOperates as the financial translation layer between the ETP and corporate finance, ensuring program structures remain compatible with enterprise-wide reporting and regulatory obligationsConducts financial impact assessments and defines key performance indicators that inform leadership prioritization and measure value realizationEnsures compliance with applicable regulations and standards, including Sarbanes-Oxley and NYPSC reporting requirementsProvides support for storm restoration effortsWhat does it take to be a Program Manager - Finance Transformation?Required:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and 3+ years of experience in financial operations, accounting, or financial systems within a regulated utility or similarly complex environmentProven ability to own and drive financial transformation outcomes from strategy through execution, including roadmap definition, prioritization, and stakeholder alignmentDeep working knowledge of chart of accounts structures, funding project management, and work breakdown structure designExperience with financial application landscapes including mainframe-based systems and enterprise financial platformsDemonstrated ability to manage cross-functional financial portfolios and resolve complex integration issues across multiple systems and stakeholder groupsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in high-stakes, audit-sensitive environmentsProficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced modeling, pivot tables, and financial data analysisExcellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate financial information for both technical and non-technical audiences and to drive alignment across senior stakeholdersResults-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, including the judgment to make trade-off decisions in service of business outcomesAbility to work independently and lead through influence in a matrixed environmentValid driver's licensePreferred:5-7+ years of experience in financial operations, accounting, or financial systems within a regulated utility or similarly complex environmentExperience with New York Public Service Commission regulatory proceedings or similar utility regulatoryDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time off

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