The Senior Program Manager, Global Finance Systems & Process serves as Finance's central resource for translating prioritized Finance business process needs into clearly documented functional requirements to IT; driving Finance-side testing, change management, supporting end-user adoption across global markets; and advancing continuous, harmonized process improvement across the enterprise. This role sits within the Finance Controllership function - not IT.
What sets the strongest candidate apart is the ability to move fluidly between technical process expertise, data analysis, and cross-functional influence in a complex global environment - fluent across record to report, quote to cash, and procure to pay. Credibility is built through sharp analytical thinking, deep ERP experience, and a track record of turning complex problems into practical, lasting solutions. Success depends on disciplined prioritization, strong stakeholder relationships, and focus on practical, high-impact outcomes. As a Finance AI Champion, this person identifies opportunities to apply agentic AI and RPA to eliminate manual effort and scale Finance capacity globally.
Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:- Serve as Finance's subject matter expert on end-to-end business process design; identify gaps, map processes, and translate Finance requirements into clear IT specifications.
- Serve as the structured Finance-to-IT liaison; evaluate proposed solutions, facilitate Finance sign-off, and lead issue triage and resolution.
- Lead/facilitate Finance UAT, change management, and end-user adoption for prioritized Finance initiatives across global markets.
- Champion Finance process standardization, AI and automation opportunities, Segregation Of Duties and access governance, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a Finance AI Champion: identify and advance agentic AI and RPA opportunities that reduce manual effort, improve data accuracy, and scale Finance capacity globally.
- Support month-end and quarter-end close system monitoring and issue resolution.
- Perform other responsibilities as required.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:- Finance & Accounting Expertise: Deep, hands-on knowledge of end-to-end Finance processes in a complex global environment; able to assess process design against US GAAP; manufacturing cost accounting a plus.
- Influence & Execution: Excellent program management, root cause analysis, and influencing skills; able to build credibility and drive outcomes across Finance, IT, eCommerce, Operations, and the business.
- Professionalism & Global Effectiveness: Highest standards of ethics, integrity, and discretion; culturally aware and adaptable across diverse global teams and regions.
- AI & Automation: Proven ability to identify automation opportunities and partner with IT on delivery. Working knowledge of agentic AI and RPA tools in a Finance context a plus.
- Industry: Consumer products, sporting goods, retail, or branded goods preferred. Private company or PE-backed environment a plus.
Education, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Finance Systems or equivalent required. CPA strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive Finance and Accounting experience in a complex multinational environment. Accounting / Finance professional first - ERP proficiency earned through Finance practice, not a systems or IT career path.
- 10+ years hands-on within Oracle (preferred), SAP, or comparable ERP as a Finance process owner or power user; direct participation in ERP implementations from the Finance side strongly preferred.
Work Environment / Physical Requirements:- Normal office conditions with extensive computer usage.
- Ability to work extended hours as necessary to support a global business.
- Able to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption.
- Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials.
- Travel may be required.
TaylorMade is a performance driven organization and our total rewards approach to compensation is designed to support this. We consider many factors in determining base compensation, including position scope, job related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. The expected annual base pay range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000. Additional benefits, such as health & wellness, performance bonuses, product discounts, holidays, paid time off, etc. may also be offered in accordance with our plans.
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