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Business Transformation AI Enablement (Finance)

Raymond James
St. Petersburg, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Jun 2026

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Job Description

Under general supervision, uses knowledge and skills obtained through experience and training to support Finance department initiatives, operational improvement efforts, AI enablement activities, and enterprise project execution across financial reporting, controllership, and related finance functions. 

This role serves as a key partner in advancing Finance priorities related to financial reporting, close execution, process governance, data quality, technology enablement, and business transformation.

 

Working closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, the role helps identify process pain points, assess root causes, evaluate business impacts, and recommend practical solutions. 

The position plays an active role in identifying opportunities to improve processes, leverage technology, and enhance organizational efficiency. 

The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and tactical execution. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • AI Enablement, Financial Reporting Initiatives & Project Management 

  • Supports AI enablement initiatives and adherence to enterprise frameworks, procedures, and standards related to AI-enabled tools and business processes. 

  • Partners with business leaders, technology teams, and risk partners to support AI governance, adoption, and operational alignment. 

  • Supports operational priorities across Finance, including financial reporting, close, controls, data, reconciliation, and process improvement workstreams. 

  • Identifies, tracks, and escalates key risks, issues, dependencies, reporting impacts, and operational considerations. 

  • Maintains accurate and timely project documentation. 

  • Collaborates with stakeholders to gather requirements, define deliverables, monitor progress, and drive accountability across initiatives. 

  • Utilizes tools to maintain visibility into workstreams and support reporting needs. 

  • Supports governance activities, leadership reporting, and execution follow-through. 

Operational Improvement & Innovation 

  • Identifies opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, operational efficiency, communication, and workflows through optimization, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities. 

  • Evaluates business challenges by identifying process pain points, root causes, and stakeholder impacts. 

  • Supports AI engagement, communication, training, and educational initiatives. 

  • Gathers feedback, metrics, and business insights to support continuous improvement. 

  • Researches emerging technologies and industry trends. 

  • Recommends improvements to reporting, tracking, documentation, reconciliation, and workflow processes. 

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Support 

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