We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee complex application development projects in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role requires a strategic leader capable of managing priorities, budgets, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, strong organizational skills, and a proven ability to deliver projects on schedule.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Define project scope, establish priorities, and create detailed schedules for deliverables.<br>• Lead and facilitate discussions among stakeholders, including analysts, programmers, and clients, to ensure alignment on project goals.<br>• Monitor and manage budgets, tracking expenditures to ensure financial objectives are met.<br>• Utilize Agile Scrum methodologies to drive project progress and enhance team collaboration.<br>• Oversee the use of tools such as Atlassian Jira for tracking tasks and project milestones.<br>• Ensure project compliance with organizational standards and industry best practices.<br>• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential challenges.<br>• Prepare and deliver comprehensive project reports to stakeholders, providing updates on progress and outcomes.<br>• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and problem-solving.<br>• Coordinate the efforts of cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives efficiently.
<p>The Director of Financial Reporting is a senior leadership position responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and strategic value of consolidated and divisional financial results. This leader manages all aspects of financial reporting, oversees global tax strategy, intercompany pricing, audit coordination, and ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP.</p><p>Additionally, this role is an integral part of the organization’s digital transformation journey—advancing automation, elevating data quality, driving Oracle Fusion adoption, and strengthening analytics across Finance and Operations.</p><p>This position leads General Accounting and Tax teams, promotes continuous improvement, and partners closely with executive leadership to deliver insights that support profitability, operational rigor, and long-term tax efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><em>Financial Reporting & Accounting Leadership</em></p><ul><li>Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes focusing on speed, accuracy, and automation.</li><li>Manage the preparation of consolidated financial statements and divisional reporting packages, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.</li><li>Maintain the global chart of accounts, financial reporting structure, and data governance standards.</li></ul><p><em>Tax Strategy & Compliance</em></p><ul><li>Develop and lead global tax strategy, including planning, provisioning, compliance, and optimizing transfer pricing and intercompany agreements.</li><li>Manage tax audits and examinations, mitigate tax risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards in the U.S. and internationally.</li></ul><p><em>Forecasting, Budgeting & Analytics</em></p><ul><li>Direct budgeting, forecasting, and analytics, providing actionable insights on financial trends, tax impacts, and key operational metrics.</li></ul><p><em>Digital Transformation & Systems Leadership</em></p><ul><li>Lead ERP enhancements (Oracle Fusion) and the adoption of automation technologies (e.g., RPA, AI) to improve reporting, dashboards, and workflow efficiencies.</li></ul><p><em>Internal Controls & Risk Management</em></p><ul><li>Maintain strong internal controls, including documentation, testing, remediation, and proactive risk mitigation.</li></ul><p><em>Cross-Functional Leadership & Team Development</em></p><ul><li>Represent Finance in enterprise-wide initiatives, working closely with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, and IT to drive profitability, tax efficiency, and process consistency.</li><li>Lead and develop an accounting team, focusing on professional growth, succession planning, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>
