Finance Project Manager

Robert Half - Ellicott City, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Ellicott City, MD

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Finance Project Manager role is designed for individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy engaging with Operations leaders. This position focuses on leveraging finance skills to oversee financial reporting and processes while acting as a liaison between the field and finance departments. The role is permanent and based in the Baltimore metro area, offering a chance to make a significant impact within a well-managed organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounting team during the closing process to confirm deadlines are met
• Support the RFP and contracts process
• Distinguish and evolve process improvements to streamline reporting and improve team efficiency
• Stimulate accountability and the meeting of deliverables
• Serve as liaison with the field and corporate departments (finance, contracts, purchasing, legal, etc.)
• Construct relevant and timely reports on financial data analytics like actual spend against budgets/outlook, the monthly flash report, and key financial metrics
• Contribute to ensure a competent, trained staff through development, goal setting, and regular assessment
• Other ad hoc projects as they arise or are assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related
• 4+ years of experience
• Budget forecasting experience preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of contracts
• Ability to multitask and communicate well with individuals of all backgrounds
• Excellent verbal, written, and social skills
• Proven analytical skills - defining problems, collecting relevant data, drawing valid conclusions, and recommending improvement/corrective actions

Benefits

• Generous base salary
• Bonus potential
• Fantastic benefit package
• Hybrid work option