Financial Process Improvement Lead

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced Finance Process Improvement Lead to join our Raleigh, North Carolina (NC) office! This is not a remote position. 

The Process Improvement Lead will have a strong background in finance and process improvement and is focused on driving transformation through automation, standardization, and simplification of processes across financial operations. Your ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and collaborate with various departments will be key to your success in this role. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Work with finance and cross-functional teams to identify areas for process improvement and, where possible, end to end automated solutions 

• Collaborate with process owners and subject matter experts to document current and future state end-to-end processes, identify gaps and interdependencies, and design scalable improvement solutions 

• Develop business cases, project work plans, and lead cross-functional teams for prioritized process improvement projects 

• Act as a liaison between the Finance and IT teams to ensure business requirements are captured, built, and tested and will meet the business goals of the Finance team 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders 

• Monitor and report on the progress of finance transformation projects. 

• Ability to learn capabilities of new software and constantly seek opportunities to better use and leverage available technology
• Assist with troubleshooting and maintenance of process improvement solutions 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field 

• 3+ years of applicable experience in finance transformation, consulting, or related roles 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Excellent client service skills including vetting initial request through problem resolution 

• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and procedures in a complex business environment 

• Confident self-starter who pays close attention to detail while working in an engaging, fast-paced environment 

• Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing requirements 

• Ability to work in teams, manage projects and multitask 

• Professional demeanor and ability to display a positive professional attitude 

• Solid understanding of finance and accounting functions 

• Experience with creating Process Design Documents and Process Documentation Software is a plus 

• Experience with Uipath, Microsoft Power Automate, Deltek Costpoint, Deltek Time and Expense, Concur, SQL, or Cognos is a plus 

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.