Accounting Project Manager

September 23

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Description

• Successfully manage moderate to large accounting and enterprise initiatives in support of service delivery optimization and operational excellence in the Premium Accounting Services (PAS) organization. • Partner with accounting directors and cross-functional team members globally to deliver billing and payment client implementations, enhancements and transformation/automation of accounting processes and controls. • Lead multiple functional and enterprise projects of moderate to large scale. • Ensure best practices are followed throughout project lifecycles. • Be accountable for delivering required deliverables with minimal supervision. • Organize cross-functional teams, coordinate resource acquisition, and identify necessary skills. • Define responsibilities, assign tasks, and track completion. • Coordinate assignment dependencies within the team and across other projects. • Understand and comply with corporate standards and methodologies (e.g., accounting, IT, security). • Utilize project management tools and methodologies consistently. • Prepare comprehensive written documentation (project plans, risk plans, etc.). • Develop plans for completing project deliverables, including scheduling and coordination. • Facilitate team participation, conflict resolution, and consensus building. • Present thought-provoking questions to stimulate discussion. • Manage project risks with documented mitigation strategies and contingency plans. • Ensure alignment of project elements (plan, scope, schedule, budget) with goals. • Handle multiple assignments concurrently. • Prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact. • Escalate issues to resolution, using influence and diplomacy. • Advocate for solutions that benefit the project and team. • Use various communication types (email, letter, presentation, report). • Adapt communication style for different media (formal, written, voice, etc.). • Accept direction and feedback while continuously improve based on input. • Foster an environment of clear communication across sites and functional areas. • Encourage open dialogue and transparency. • Operate from a base of honesty, integrity, and aligned principles. • Behave consistently with organizational values. • Provide appropriate management style for the project team. • Facilitate discussions that stimulate ideas and collaboration. • Ensure effective communication across project teams, especially stakeholders. • Regularly meet with Project Owners/Sponsors. • Participate as a team leader or enterprise project team member. • Demonstrate autonomy and adaptability under minimal supervision. • Communicate with peer groups and management in the global accounting organization. • Handle difficult messages professionally. • Identify opportunities for transformation and automation within Premium Accounting Services. • Recommend and take action on system or process improvements. • Research and analyze options, making informed recommendations. • Define business solutions for low to moderately complex projects. • Consider cross-functional and organizational implications. • Remain flexible and creative in problem-solving. • Understand business goals and priorities. • Apply knowledge of company policies and industry best practices. • Comprehend interdependent processes (e.g., billing, audit, IT).

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field or 4 years of process improvement in finance, accounting or operations environment. • Requires effective oral, written, and presentation skills to manage communication with all project stakeholders. • Experience in leading cross functional teams and promoting collaboration and teamwork. • Experience utilizing project management tools and techniques. • Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, and meeting tight deadlines. • Experience at identifying critical tasks and resources necessary to achieve desired objectives. • 4 years in a Finance, Accounting or Operations environment. • Deep understanding of Accounting and Finance terminology. • Experience working with business process outsourcing partners. • Experience with billing and payment systems. • Experience in operations transformation and automation a plus. • Ability to manage projects with medium to high complexity. • Managed projects of up to 6 months duration. • Managed project team of up to 10 associates. • Manage projects for internal and external stakeholders. • Certified Project Manager.