Program Director
Finit Solutions, Cincinnati, OH, United States
This position will involve overseeing multiple engagements and providing strategic guidance to project teams. Program Directors will employ strong communication and organizational skills, technical and functional knowledge, and program leadership expertise to mobilize and lead most Corporate Performance Management (CPM) projects. This position will serve as the owner of the Finit-client relationship across engagements.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multiple end-to-end engagements.
- Account for the shape of client's strategic vision and operational success beyond the scope of any one engagement.
- Develop strong client relationships by demonstrating leadership during the Mobilization and Design project stages. Becomes advisor during the remaining project stages.
- 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 traceability matrices, scope definition, and high-level project strategy.
- Define Finit project team roles and responsibilities.
- Serve as trusted quality assurance advisor during program execution and coordinate with project leaders to manage risk and tactical resource allocation.
- Support Finit's business development activities such as project scoping, RFP responses, proposal development and preparation of project contracts.
- 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 and develop authentic client and 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 confidentially 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 10‑12+ years of CPM experience with demonstrated program leadership.
- 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
- Excellent Medical Plan
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Profit Sharing
- Yearly company trip for every employee and a guest
- Flexible PTO with no hard limit on vacation.
- Paid Holidays
- Retirement Plan
- "Make Life Easier" perk ($100/month for services such as house‑cleaning/lawn‑care services)
- 3 month paid sabbatical after 10 years of employment
- Charitable Donation Match
- Paid Time Off to volunteer
Why Finit
- Strong family culture characterized by good‑hearted, 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 debt free and has no external owners. All Finit partners are actively involved in consulting, sales, and/or operations. Finit has never had a layoff and has enjoyed very low employee turnover since inception in 2002.
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.
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.
Physical Requirements
- Sitting: Extensive periods of sitting are required, including working at a desk and during travel. This accounts for approximately 55% of the workday.
- Standing: Standing is occasionally required, typically during client engagements, presentations, or networking events, constituting about 15% of the workday.
- Walking: Regular walking is necessary for moving within offices at client sites, and during travel, making up about 15% of the workday.
- Lifting and Carrying:
- Weight Range: The role may require lifting and carrying items such as laptops, portable presentation equipment, and document files, usually not exceeding 20 pounds.
- Frequency: Occasional Lifting: Occurs approximately 15% of the workday, primarily during travel.
- Frequent or Constant Lifting: Not typically required for this role.
- Talking on Phone Conversation: Engaging in phone conversations with clients and team members is frequent, making up about 35% of the workday.
- Web Conferencing: Participating in web conferences with clients and internal teams is a regular part of the role, accounting for approximately 35% of the workday.