Accounting Project Management Specialist

Accounting Project Management Specialist

At Corgan we are passionate about great design but the best thing we build is each other. Here, you'll find camaraderie and collaboration as abundantly as curiosity and creativity. Corgan is a welcoming and supportive environment that provides significant career advantages. You'll find room to grow, freedom to explore and the safety to fail. Thank you for your interest in joining our curious, passionate, hardworking team.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounting Project Management Specialist to support and lead key accounting initiatives, including system implementations, process improvements, and cross-functional projects.

This role serves as a critical link between accounting operations, reporting, and technology teams, ensuring projects are effectively planned, executed, and aligned with financial reporting requirements and internal controls. The ideal candidate combines accounting knowledge with strong project management and process improvement capabilities.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead and coordinate accounting-related projects, including system implementations and process improvement initiatives
• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, timelines, milestones, and responsibilities
• Monitor project progress, track deliverables, and ensure deadlines are met
• Identify, escalate, and help resolve project risks and issues
• Provide regular updates and reporting on project status to leadership

Process Improvement

• Evaluate existing accounting processes across billing, governance, and reporting functions
• Identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for automation or standardization
• Recommend and support implementation of process enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Document workflows, procedures, and role responsibilities to enhance clarity and accountability

Systems & Technology Support

• Partner with IT on accounting system implementations and upgrades
• Support testing, deployment, and post-implementation activities
• Evaluate current systems and recommend enhancements or alternative solutions
• Ensure systems and processes support financial reporting requirements and internal controls

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Facilitate communication between accounting operations, reporting, and technology stakeholders
• Gather business requirements and translate them into actionable project deliverables
• Present findings, recommendations, and updates to management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 24 years of experience in accounting, financial operations, or related role
• Experience coordinating or supporting projects in a professional setting
• Strong understanding of accounting systems and ERP platforms
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with accounting system implementations or ERP enhancements (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies
• Project management training or certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Agile)

Core Competencies

• Project Planning & Execution
• Process Improvement & Optimization
• Systems Thinking
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Communication & Influence
• Attention to Detail

This position is designated as full-time on-site and requires the employee to be physically present at the assigned office location Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Regular, reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of this role.

Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication. Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Our passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Corgan promotes a healthy work-life balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office.

Join Corgan and help make amazing places at a place that makes you amazing!

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

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