Benefits :
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with substantial company match
Life and travel insurance
Tuition assistance
Wellness reimbursement program
Paid holidays and vacation
What is a Program Manager - Finance Transformation?
The Program Manager - Finance Transformation owns the financial infrastructure of Central Hudson's Enterprise Transformation Program (ETP) and is accountable for ensuring that the program's cost structures, funding mechanisms, work breakdown structures, and financial governance frameworks deliver measurable business value across the lifecycle of the transformation. This role serves as the authoritative voice on financial transformation strategy and execution, partners directly with the Manager, Portfolio Management & Business Strategy and corporate finance leadership, and operates as the single point of accountability for financial integrity, regulatory readiness, and value realization across the program.
What does a Program Manager - Finance Transformation do?
Accountable for the strategy, execution, and ongoing value of financial transformation initiatives within the ETP
Serves as a change agent for the Enterprise Transformation Program by championing adoption of new financial governance processes and reinforcing the case for change at all levels of the organization
Owns the strategy, roadmap, and execution of Direct Work Governance (DWG) implementation within the current mainframe environment, partnering with the DWG lead on funding project changes, data changes, and impact mapping across all affected applications
Defines and prioritizes the portfolio of financial transformation initiatives, balancing business value, regulatory requirements, and technical feasibility to ensure measurable outcomes
Maintains end-to-end accountability for the integrity of the ETP cost model, ensuring alignment between work breakdown structures, chart of accounts, and actual expenditures across all resource channels
Drives financial reporting strategy across internal staff, consulting, and vendor invoicing streams, ensuring program-level data is consolidated, accurate, audit-ready, and actionable for leadership decision-making
Anticipates and resolves financial integration issues across impacted systems before they reach production, leveraging deep institutional knowledge of the financial application landscape
Defines the financial documentation strategy for regulatory proceedings, ensuring full traceability from strategic intent through WBS to actual spend, and serving as the financial subject matter authority in DPS Staff interactions
Operates as the financial translation layer between the ETP and corporate finance, ensuring program structures remain compatible with enterprise-wide reporting and regulatory obligations
Conducts financial impact assessments and defines key performance indicators that inform leadership prioritization and measure value realization
Ensures compliance with applicable regulations and standards, including Sarbanes-Oxley and NYPSC reporting requirements
Provides support for storm restoration efforts
What does it take to be a Program Manager - Finance Transformation?
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and 3+ years of experience in financial operations, accounting, or financial systems within a regulated utility or similarly complex environment
Proven ability to own and drive financial transformation outcomes from strategy through execution, including roadmap definition, prioritization, and stakeholder alignment
Deep working knowledge of chart of accounts structures, funding project management, and work breakdown structure design
Experience with financial application landscapes including mainframe-based systems and enterprise financial platforms
Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional financial portfolios and resolve complex integration issues across multiple systems and stakeholder groups
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in high-stakes, audit-sensitive environments
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced modeling, pivot tables, and financial data analysis
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate financial information for both technical and non-technical audiences and to drive alignment across senior stakeholders
Results-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, including the judgment to make trade-off decisions in service of business outcomes
Ability to work independently and lead through influence in a matrixed environment
Valid driver's license
Preferred:
5-7+ years of experience in financial operations, accounting, or financial systems within a regulated utility or similarly complex environment
Experience with New York Public Service Commission regulatory proceedings or similar utility regulatory environments
Background in accounts payable, general ledger, or enterprise financial system administration
Experience supporting large-scale enterprise transformation, ERP, or financial platform implementation programs
Product ownership or product management experience in financial systems or enterprise platforms
Experience with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning platforms
Familiarity with utility rate case processes and regulatory filing requirements
PMP, CSM, or similar program/product certifications
Applications will be accepted until June 5, 2026.
This position has a career path which allows for advancement opportunities within a job series. The title and level are commensurate with experience. Pay range: $93,200-$171,300
Please go to https://www.cenhud.com/employment . Click the "Search Career Opportunities" button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.
Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, arrest or conviction record, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy-related condition, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance employment in individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Look to Central Hudson for an environment that fosters teamwork, safety awareness and impeccable customer service. We are committed to educational development, employee satisfaction and a diverse workforce. We also have a strong belief in and long history of promoting from within. Our employees enjoy numerous opportunities for transition and growth throughout their careers.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, health benefits, 401K plan with substantial company match, tuition assistance, wellness reimbursement, life insurance, and paid holidays and vacation.
