Project Manager, Finance

The Squarespace Finance team is seeking a strategic and collaborative Project Manager to drive the execution of high-impact, cross-functional initiatives across our team. This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Financial Systems, and Product. You will lead projects that require a deep understanding of finance processes, systems, and stakeholder needs, while ensuring accountability through clear tracking of project performance, progress, and key success metrics.

As a trusted expert in project delivery, you will lead initiatives that span multiple teams and systems, working closely with our Senior Manager of Program Management to shape how Finance operates and delivers value. You'll collaborate across departments, manage ambiguity with confidence, and influence others to bring clarity and forward momentum. Success in this role requires strong stakeholder management, the ability to lead without direct authority, and the skill to drive alignment across competing priorities.

This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 3 days per week. You will report to the Senior Manager of Program Management.

You'll Get To…

• Own and lead the end-to-end delivery of high-visibility Finance initiatives, including system implementations, process improvements, and company-wide programs impacting Finance teams (e.g., Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Controls).
• Develop and manage structured project plans with clear milestones, resource needs, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Align project work with departmental goals and company strategy, anticipating downstream impacts and cross-functional dependencies.
• Partner with Finance functional leads to define and document business requirements for product and organizational initiatives, ensuring Finance considerations are implemented and validated.
• Collaborate with business partners across Engineering and Data teams to translate business needs into actionable technical work, prioritize high-value items, and propose path-forward decisions.
• Deliver clear, frequent, and targeted communication to stakeholders at all levels, from operational contributors to executive leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery methodologies and drive the adoption of best practices within Finance, including change management, stakeholder training, and ensuring adoption of new processes and systems.

Who We're Looking For

• 6 - 7+ years of experience in Project management, Finance, Financial Systems, or a combination of these areas.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Experience delivering cross-functional projects that touch finance systems and data (e.g., ERP, planning tools, revenue systems, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to drive alignment, decision-making, and execution in highly cross-functional, ambiguous environments without direct authority.
• Proven ability to translate between technical and business stakeholders, balancing competing priorities to drive alignment and execution.
• PMP, CAPM, or other formal project management certification is preferred.
• Familiarity with SDLC methodologies
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to craft clear, concise messaging tailored to executive leadership, technical teams, and finance stakeholders.
• Experience in a tech company or high-growth environment is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 20 weeks for parental leave and up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch and snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $126,500 - $177,000 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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