Accounting Project Manager

Job Objective: Organized and proactive Project Manager to serve as the key liaison between Accounting and IT. This role will be responsible for planning, coordinating and tracking cross-functional projects that involve financial systems, data integrations and process improvements. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of accounting processes, a working knowledge of IT systems, and the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements. Essential Job Responsibilities Lead and manage projects that span Accounting and IT, ensuring alignment on scope, timelines, and deliverables Act as the primary liaison between Accounting, IT, and other business stakeholders Establish and enforce project governance frameworks, including standardized methodologies, templates, and best practices Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in partnership with stakeholders and leadership Create and manage integrated project schedules, including dependencies across Accounting and IT workstreams Develop and maintain detailed project plans, status reports, and dashboards Monitor project budgets, track actuals vs. forecasts, and report on variances Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, and proactively drive resolution Facilitate regular project meetings, status updates, and stakeholder communications Drive requirements gathering sessions and document business, functional, and technical requirements Translate accounting requirements into clear functional specifications for IT teams Partner with IT to prioritize system enhancements, defect resolution, and backlog management Coordinate system implementations, upgrades, and integrations involving financial platforms Coordinate data migration, validation, and reconciliation efforts during system implementations or transitions Ensure data integrity and process consistency across systems Ensure proper documentation of system changes, workflows, and controls for audit and compliance purposes Lead change management initiatives, including stakeholder impact assessments, communication plans, and training coordination Support change management, including documentation, training, and adoption efforts Develop and present executive-level reporting, including KPIs, project health dashboards, and status summaries Implement and track project performance metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement Support post-implementation reviews to evaluate project success and identify lessons learned Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Accounting and IT processes, leveraging automation and system capabilities Mentor and support team members or junior project managers as applicable Other Job Responsibilities Adheres to the company's values - integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation. Supports company vision and mission. Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications Ten (10) years minimum of project management experience, preferably in finance/accounting or IT-related initiatives Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes (e.g., close cycle, reporting, controls) Familiarity with ERP systems and financial software integrations Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Experience with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Azure Dev Ops, or similar). Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year university or college with a degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or related field. Preferred Master's Degree in accounting, finance, or business. #J-18808-Ljbffr