Finance Transformation Manager

Your Job

Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) is seeking a Finance Transformation Manager to join the Finance & Accounting Transformation Team within the Controller's Organization at KES.

This role creates value by collaborating closely with stakeholders from Business Unit Controllers, Global Owners (PTP, OTC, RTR, Treasury, Tax), Business Finance, IT, and Business Leadership to define and enable a roadmap that will close the gap between our current performance and a vision of a better state.

This will include partnering to deliver the people, process, technology, and data elements of initiatives.

It will also include prioritization frameworks that define project scope and resources and coordinates cross-functional teams.

Preferred qualifications include experience in a coaching role and an advanced proficiency in project management frameworks and tools.

Location: The preference for this role is at our KES HQ in Wichita, KS.

Our Team

We are a diverse group of individuals who are contribution motivated, with strong technical and critical thinking skills and a passion for lifelong learning.

As a member of the Transformation Team within the KES Finance and Accounting Organization, you will help drive projects that transform accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis practices.

By disrupting current processes and leveraging cutting-edge technology, and data, we improve profitability by fundamentally changing the way we work and increasing the value that finance and accounting creates for KES.

What You Will Do



* Advance our Principle-Based Management® culture by applying and reinforcing the company's Core Values and Principles


* Identify, champion, and advance transformation initiatives across the KES Finance and Accounting Organization


* Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including Business Unit Controllers, Global Owners (PTP, OTC, RTR, Treasury, Tax) Business Finance, IT, and Business Leadership to define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.

You will also measure progress against key bets and facilitate necessary adjustments.


* Lead end-to-end project management for process and technology transformation initiatives, across project lifecycle.


* Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors, assigning tasks, tracking progress, and facilitating communication to ensure collaboration and accountability.


* Manage project scope, schedule, and resources, identifying risks and dependencies and proactively mitigating issues to ensure profitable and timely roadmap delivery.


* Conduct regular status meetings and reporting to stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, milestones, and key deliverables.


* Provide leadership and guidance to project team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.


* Oversee change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new systems, processes, or organizational changes, minimizing disruption and ma...