Global Finance Project Manager Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Global Finance Project Manager (part of Cineworld) 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Knoxville, TN 37920 •This role can be based in Knoxville, TN or at the Dallas, TX office•Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Strategic Project Management & Corporate Finance Initiatives Serve as the primary project manager overseeing complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives involving Finance, Accounting, Legal, Compliance, and Technology. Develop and manage a comprehensive roadmap to align financial reporting, governance, compliance, and regulatory activities with future organizational goals. Track key milestones, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure workstreams stay on schedule and meet critical readiness objectives. Facilitate communication between internal teams, external auditors, legal counsel, and consultants to ensure seamless execution of transformation activities. Ensure teams responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and external disclosures are properly resourced and effectively managing timelines. Identify potential risks and roadblocks in the execution of strategic readiness initiatives and develop proactive mitigation strategies. Support leadership in change management and enhancements to corporate governance, enabling a smooth transition to more rigorous regulatory and reporting environments.

Finance ERP Implementation & Global Systems Integration:

Lead the global implementation of a Finance ERP system (e.g., Oracle, Workday Financials), ensuring alignment with enhanced financial reporting and compliance requirements. Define the project scope, timeline, and success metrics for ERP implementation in line with broader finance transformation goals. Oversee ERP configuration, data migration, system testing, and user adoption, ensuring cross-functional collaboration across finance, IT, and operations. Manage third-party vendors, consultants, and implementation partners, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. Ensure ERP workflows support advanced financial consolidation, multi-currency accounting, internal control frameworks, and external reporting standards. Drive process automation and optimize financial systems to meet the demands of increased governance, transparency, and reporting rigor.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Skills:

Desire to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent computer skills Excellent communication skills Ability to multi-task and distinguish high priority matters Excellent reasoning and analytical skills Excellent organizational skills. Must be self-motivated with strong ability to prioritize and recognize critical situations that need immediate attention. Must be detail-oriented and produce both a high quality and a high volume of work in a timely manner Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, project management, or related fields. CPA/MBA or PMP certification is a strong plus. 8+ years of experience in project management roles focused on financial transformation, Compliance Initiatives, or ERP implementations. Proven experience managing large-scale Finance ERP system implementations (Oracle, Workday, MS Dynamics). Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting processes. Experience leading cross-functional teams and working with finance, accounting, IT, legal, and investor relations teams. Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams across all stakeholders Familiarity with financial controls, audit requirements, and reporting automation. Previous experience implementing a Global ERP system Expertise in project management methodologies, tools (Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project), and financial reporting software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on optimizing financial processes. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to navigate a fast-paced, high-growth environment with competing priorities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

CPA/MBA/PMP

preferred

Language Ability:

Should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to: (1) supervise (2) communicate with bankers, analysts, equity owners, service management, vendors, etc. Strong written skills and presentation skills.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

Word processing, advanced Excel, Accounting software (General Ledger/Accounts Payable/Fixed Assets),

Project Management Software Supervisory Responsibilities:

No Supervisory Responsibilities Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the environment is moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.