The Finance Program & Project Management Leader will report to the Global Controller and Chief of Accounting and serve as a strategic senior partner responsible for driving enterprise Finance transformation and operational effectiveness.
The role will provide project leadership for the Finance organization while overseeing a portfolio of enterprise finance projects and transformation programs spanning Finance Reporting Modernization, FP&A Governance and Modernization, Finance Systems & Data Management, Finance Technology Enablement, and Reinsurance Operations and Transformation. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior Finance, Technology, and Global Operations leaders to drive execution of strategic priorities, enhance data-driven decision making, and maximize the value of finance investments across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and govern Finance transformation initiatives across Finance Reporting FP&A Modernization, Finance Systems & Data, Finance Technology, and Reinsurance Operations.
- Drive enterprise finance modernization efforts, including reporting, data governance, process optimization, and technology enablement.
- Partner with Finance and Technology leaders to define strategic priorities, allocate resources, and execute transformation roadmaps.
- Oversee Finance systems architecture, data management, and platform enhancements to improve scalability, controls, and analytical capabilities.
- Establish governance frameworks, performance metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting to monitor progress and drive accountability.
- Develop business cases and investment analyses to support strategic initiatives, organizational changes, and operational improvements.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery across the Finance organization.
- Lead cross-functional steering committees and manage dependencies, risks, and issue resolution across multiple workstream Oversee finance reporting and modernization initiatives for Centers of Excellence supporting enterprise reporting.
- Influence senior stakeholders and build alignment across Finance, Technology, and Global Operations to deliver business outcomes.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Minimally 15 years’ professional experience in Finance, FP&A, Controllership, Transformation, or related functions
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale finance transformation programs and enterprise initiatives
- Experience partnering with senior executives in complex, matrixed, global organizations
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across Finance and Technology organizations
- Experience managing teams and developing talent in a fast paced environment
- Strong analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution and program delivery
- Proven ability to influence for outcome, build consensus, and facilitate collaboration
The base salary range for this position in Wilton CT and New York NY is $265,000 -$300,000; for this position in Parsippany NJ $255,000 - $290,000. and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: AIG Benefits Overview
At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.
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At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.
Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.
Welcome to a culture of inclusion
We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.
AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
- MBA or advanced degree
- Minimum 15 years' professional experience in Finance, FP&A, Controllership, Transformation, or related functions
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale finance transformation programs and enterprise initiatives
- Experience partnering with senior executives in complex, matrixed, global organizations
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across Finance and Technology organizations
- Experience managing teams and developing talent in a fast paced environment
- Strong analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution and program delivery
- Proven ability to influence for outcome, build consensus, and facilitate collaboration
- Willingness to be primarily in the office (location-specific)
AIG Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AIG and has not been reviewed or approved by AIG.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are positioned as a standout, with 401(k) company contributions and matching described as substantial. Financial-security features like life and disability coverage and related assistance programs reinforce the retirement value of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health benefits are framed as comprehensive, spanning physical and mental health support alongside common medical, dental, and vision coverage. Wellness programming and EAP-style resources are presented as part of a broad health and wellbeing approach.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as extensive, including paid time off, paid sick days, and additional leave options. Volunteer time off and sabbaticals further expand the overall time-away offering.
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What We Do
We're a leading global insurance organization with operations in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. We provide a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions, and other financial services to support our clients in business and in life through our General Insurance, Life & Retirement and Investments business units. What unites us across all of these offerings is our commitment to helping individuals, businesses and communities prepare for and respond to times of uncertainty. Whether serving those facing natural disasters or millions of Americans striving for a financially secure retirement, we have the specialist expertise to help clients better manage risk. We’re also committed to doing the right thing for our people and the communities where we work and live. It’s why we seek to offer what matters to our ever-diversifying team - like flexible and creative work environments, professional growth opportunities and forums to advocate for one another and incite change. We encourage employees to give back to the causes they care most about, supporting these efforts through our Volunteer Time Off and Matching Grants Programs. Join us as we share our stories from around the organization. #LifeatAIG AIG Social Media Community Guidelines: https://www.aig.com/communityguidelines Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AIGInsurance Twitter: http://twitter.com/AIGinsurance YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/aig






