Finance Transformation Manager

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 maximizing stakeholder engagement.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience working with transformation frameworks, with the ability to develop project plans and timelines that incorporate the appropriate methodology based on project scope and requirements
• Experience collaborating closely with stakeholders from various departments to define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors, assigning tasks, tracking progress, and facilitating communication to ensure collaboration and accountability
• Proficient end-to-end project management experience including managing project scope, schedule, and resources, identifying risks and dependencies, and proactively mitigating issues to deliver a profitable and timely roadmap
• Experience with change management processes, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new systems, workflows, or project outcomes across the organization.
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 25%)
• Finance and Accounting knowledge with experience in accounting, controller, finance roles will put you ahead

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Koch Engineered Solutions is a dynamic network of businesses that work together to create an ecosystem of domain expertise to increase operational efficiency, improve safety, reduce waste, and reduce emissions.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.

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