Accounting Project Manager

Title: Accounting Project Manager Location: Seattle, WA 98101 Pay Rate: $60/hr to $70/hr Duration: 12 months and 6 months Job Description: In this role, the candidate will be part of a team that collaborates with business finance and technical teams to deliver world class solutions that are highly scalable, secure, and flexible. This person will have operated successfully in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment. Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial, as well as ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope business requirements and prioritize. Successful candidates will have deep experience in the following three disciplines – Accounting, Program Management and Finance Systems. Candidate experience should cover financial processes, project management, accounting requirements documentation, process design, and user acceptance testing responsibilities. Demonstrated experience in leading teams to accomplish unusually complex challenges is expected as this is an ongoing requirement for this position. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting 7 years of experience in the Accounting field or in a related area 7 years of experience in program or project management in a mid-size or large company with a proven record of successful delivery and customer obsession. Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements Experience owning program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership Experience managing accounting/finance process improvement and/or technology projects with aggressive schedules Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree or Accounting/Finance certification (CMA or CPA) PMP Certification Experience supporting accounting/finance customers to set and effectively manage expectations, and project deliverables, and drive resolution when conflicts or issues arise. Experience in managing cross-functional initiatives through influence versus direct management.