Finance Systems, Program Manager - Quote-to-cash

About the role

We are seeking a versatile Finance Systems Program Manager to join our Finance Systems team at Anthropic. In this role, you will drive execution excellence across a diverse portfolio of finance technology and transformation initiatives based on the priority of roadmaps. You will partner closely with Finance Systems leads, functional business owners, and cross-functional teams to ensure initiatives are well-governed, on track, and delivering measurable business value.

This role requires someone who can context-switch across multiple finance domains, establish lightweight but effective program management practices, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve quickly. You will be instrumental in helping Anthropic scale its financial infrastructure from startup operations to enterprise-grade systems supporting $8B+ revenue, 20+ global entities, and public company readiness.

Responsibilities

• Program Management: Manage a portfolio of 5-8 concurrent finance systems initiatives across multiple domains, ensuring clear prioritization, resource alignment, and delivery accountability

• Governance & Process Design: Establish and maintain lightweight governance frameworks appropriate for a fast-paced, engineering-centric culture—including standardized project intake, status reporting, risk management, and decision escalation processes

• Status Tracking & Reporting: Provide clear, consistent visibility into project health, milestones, dependencies, and risks through structured reporting to the Head of Finance Systems, functional leads, and Finance leadership

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Lead cross-functional coordination across Finance Operations, Corporate Accounting, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, IT/BizTech, Data Infrastructure, and Engineering teams to drive alignment and remove blockers

• ERP Transformation Support: Support ERP implementation workstreams by managing downstream impact assessments, integration testing coordination, and go-live readiness across affected finance systems and processes

• SOX & Compliance Coordination: Partner with the SOX and Internal Audit teams to support IT General Controls (ITGC) documentation, control testing, and audit preparation across finance systems

• Change Management: Drive user adoption for new systems and process changes through structured change management—including UAT coordination, training programs, communication plans, and post-go-live support

• Vendor Management: Track and manage vendor delivery timelines, SOW commitments, and partner accountability across implementation and consulting engagements

• AI Initiative Tracking: Coordinate AI automation initiatives within the finance portfolio, tracking progress on Claude-powered use cases and ensuring integration with broader systems roadmap

You may be a good fit if you:

• Have 8+ years of experience in program management, project management, or PMO roles, with at least 3 years supporting finance or accounting technology initiatives

• Have hands-on experience managing complex system implementations, integrations or migrations

• Can manage multiple concurrent workstreams across different finance domains without losing sight of the details or the big picture

• Are skilled at building trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders across Finance, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, IT, and Engineering teams

• Have experience designing and implementing governance frameworks that provide accountability without excessive overhead—particularly in fast-paced, agile environments

• Possess strong analytical skills and can synthesize complex project data into clear, executive-ready reporting

• Are proficient with modern project management tools (Asana, Jira, or similar) and can quickly establish portfolio-level visibility and dashboards

• Have excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex project information to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and can navigate ambiguity while maintaining focus on delivery and deadlines

• Are passionate about building scalable processes that support rapid organizational growth

Strong candidates may also have:

• Experience supporting SOX compliance initiatives, ITGC documentation, or audit preparation in a pre-IPO or newly public company environment

• Background in finance operations, corporate accounting, or FP&A with understanding of month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance workflows

• Experience with P2P platforms (Zip, Coupa), expense management systems (Brex, Navan), or enterprise ERP platforms (Workday Financials, NetSuite)

• Familiarity with lease accounting standards (ASC 842) and lease management system implementations

• Experience with equity administration platforms and understanding of stock-based compensation accounting, equity plan administration, and related compliance requirements

• Knowledge of global payroll operations and multi-entity compliance requirements

• Experience with change management frameworks and methodologiesExperience working in high-growth technology companies that scaled from startup to public company operations

• Interest in or experience with AI/LLM-powered automation and its application to finance processes