Program Financial Manager

Trissential

. Establish and maintain financial governance frameworks, internal controls, and compliance standards across all program workstreams .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $61 - $71 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial governance, budgeting, and forecasting while effectively managing stakeholder relationships and leading financial teams. Proficient in delivering executive-level financial reporting and supporting large-scale transformation initiatives within regulated industries.

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Financial GovernanceBudgeting And ForecastingStakeholder ManagementFinancial ReportingTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisVariance AnalysisChange ControlBenefits Realization TrackingERP ImplementationMonth-End Close ProcessesAudit-Ready DocumentationPortfolio Budget ManagementScenario PlanningSensitivity Analysis

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationInfluencing SkillsCoachingMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Financial Reporting ToolsSpreadsheetsEnterprise Financial Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMAMBA

Industry Keywords

Regulated IndustriesAsset-Intensive OrganizationsTransformation ProgramsPMOTPMOEPMO

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and maintain financial governance frameworks, internal controls, and compliance standards across all program workstreams
Build, manage, and continuously refine integrated portfolio budgets and rolling forecasts
Monitor financial performance and provide actionable insights on risks, opportunities, and key cost drivers
Establish and maintain program financial baselines while managing funding approvals and change control processes
Lead month-end financial activities, reconciliations, reporting cycles, and audit readiness efforts
Deliver executive-level financial reporting, including budget versus actuals, run-rate analysis, contingency management, and benefits realization tracking
Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decision-making around scope, timing, staffing, and sourcing
Manage vendor and contract financial performance in partnership with Procurement and business stakeholders
Collaborate closely with Corporate Finance and Controllership teams on accounting treatment, capitalization decisions, and financial reporting standards
Coach and mentor a team of financial analysts while ensuring consistency and quality across deliverables
Partner with executive stakeholders and influence funding, investment, and program decisions across a major transformation portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
7-15 years of finance experience, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and change control
Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale transformation programs, PMOs, TPMOs, or enterprise initiatives
Strong expertise establishing financial governance, controls, and reporting processes across multiple workstreams
Experience managing portfolio budgets, forecasts, and investment tracking
Knowledge of ERP-led transformation programs and multi-vendor delivery environments
Experience supporting month-end close processes and maintaining audit-ready documentation
Strong stakeholder management, executive communication, and influencing skills
Prior experience leading, mentoring, or coaching analysts and finance team members
Advanced proficiency with financial analysis, reporting tools, spreadsheets, and enterprise financial systems
CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent advanced credential preferred
Experience within regulated industries or asset-intensive organizations
Expertise in benefits realization tracking and value realization reporting
Prior experience supporting enterprise transformation offices (PMO, TPMO, EPMO)
Experience working with large ERP implementations and enterprise modernization initiatives
Currently authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Extensive Medical Plans
Dental
Vision
HSA with company contribution
Company sponsored Life Insurance
Short / Long term disability insurance
Voluntary legal, hospital, accident, and pet wellness plans
401k with matching
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Career Development and Advancement
Professional growth opportunities
Strong Team Culture