Transition Manager

This role involves leading and managing complex, end-to-end finance transition projects, ensuring seamless migration of processes, systems, and operations due to restructuring, system upgrades, or operating model changes. The Global Finance Transformation team drives efficiency and modernization across the Finance function, acting as a bridge between strategic planning and operational stability.

Must Have

• Lead full lifecycle transition projects within Finance (e.g., Shared Services, ERP migration, or outsourcing).
• Develop and manage detailed transition plans, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Finance, IT, HR, Business Units).
• Lead change management activities and drive knowledge transfer and process documentation.
• Identify and develop risk mitigation plans to minimize business disruption.
• Ensure strict compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Manage the post-transition stabilization phase to achieve steady-state performance.
• Ten or more years of experience in Finance, with at least five to six years dedicated to transition, project, or change management.
• Strong knowledge of finance operations workflows, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Record-to-Report (R2R), Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and Treasury.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Microsoft Project, JIRA, or similar).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.

Good to Have

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Accountant (CA)

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the experience.
• Paid time off/holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

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Are you curious about being part of our growth stor​y while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing complex, end-to-end finance transition projects, ensuring the seamless migration of processes, systems, and operations due to restructuring, system upgrades, or operating model changes.

The Global Finance Transformation team is crucial to Iron Mountain's evolution, acting as the bridge between strategic planning and operational stability to drive efficiency and modernization across the Finance function.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Lead and Execute Transition Projects: Lead full lifecycle transition projects within Finance (e.g., Shared Services, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) migration, or outsourcing), developing and managing detailed transition plans, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Manage Stakeholders and Change: Coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams (Finance, Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR), and Business Units), leading change management activities to ensure stakeholder buy-in and driving robust knowledge transfer and process documentation.
• Ensure Compliance and Stabilization: Identify and develop risk mitigation plans to minimize business disruption, ensure strict compliance with internal controls and accounting standards throughout the transition, and manage the post-transition stabilization phase to achieve steady-state performance.

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ten or more years of experience in Finance, with at least five to six years dedicated to transition, project, or change management.
• Strong knowledge of finance operations workflows, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Record-to-Report (R2R), Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and Treasury.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale finance process transitions, coupled with proficiency in project management tools (Microsoft Project, JIRA, or similar).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration; an Master of Business Administration (MBA) or professional qualification (Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or Chartered Accountant (CA)) is highly preferred.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the experience.
• Number of days - paid time off/ holidays
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

Call to Action

If you are a results-driven Transition Manager ready to lead complex finance modernization initiatives for a global leader, apply to join our team today!

Category: Project/Program Management Group