IT Financial Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

LHH is working with a client based in the Chicago Loop that is looking to hire a Financial Management Project Manager to join our team for a 3-6 month project. The role will be hybrid (1-2 days / week onsite).

Candidates MUST be local to the Chicagoland area to be considered for this position.

This will not be a typical PM role they are looking for someone who has done financial mgmt with financial projects.

Contract until the end of the year with a possibility of a small extension. Not a long term contract.

Review and maintain financial data including accruals, invoices, and forecasts in Planview.

Ensure accuracy of vendor invoices, milestone validations, and time reporting reconciliation.

Support audit and compliance by completing checklists, submitting evidence, and correcting discrepancies.

Maintain accurate project baselines and update them based on governance approvals.

Ensure proper capitalization setup and tracking for internal software development.

Manage financial change controls and update Planview accordingly.

Coordinate contract submissions and purchase order creation with accurate mapping to projects.

Ensure data quality by reviewing exception reports and correcting inaccuracies.

Support forecasting by updating labor rates, reviewing variances, and adjusting forecasts post-timesheet progression.

Escalate non-compliance or financial discrepancies to the Director for resolution.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Ability to manage challenging scenarios and balance stakeholder needs with available resources.

Knowledge of financial management principles including budgeting, forecasting, and capitalization.

Experience in financial data analysis and variance explanation.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Ability to contextualize financial data for senior leadership.

Professional judgment and accountability in decision-making.

Understanding of technology processes, compliance, and controls.

Preferred insurance industry knowledge.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent work experience.

5–7 years of experience managing technology financials including capitalization, accruals, and forecasting.

Experience working with technology vendors and / or managed service providers.

Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Planview, Excel, and other standard workplace applications.

Pay Details : $60.00 to $75.00 per hour

Search managed by : William Staadt

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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