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Detroit, MI

Accounting Project Manager

Detroit, MI

Kunze Inc

Detroit, MI

Accounting Project Manager

Design, manage, & execute implementation of procure to pay solution
Redesign existing processes and assess and establish key process controls
Lead cross functional teams in the design, development and implementation of financial processes
Perform various fair value analysis
Assist with compilation and review of the Company’s earnings release, Form 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K’s
Assists in ensuring key controls are documented, effective and internally tested annually
Play a large a role in systems conversion, including system conversion related work from accounting process perspective and systems implementation

Detroit, MI

Project Manager Accounting

Detroit, MI

Berge Group

Detroit, MI

Project Manager Accounting

Providing regular status updates to project team, stakeholders and leadership
Strong interpersonal working relationships and team spirit
Participation in implementation of various Financial and Accounting projects
Issuance of projects´ specifications
Support to monthly accounting closure
Data base extraction for issuance of Bank of Portugal reporting
Facilitating status and milestone meetings with relevant parties, and leading project team/deep dive meetings

present

Phoenix, AZ

Corporate Accounting Project Manager

Phoenix, AZ

Bergstrom, Mante and Mohr

present

Phoenix, AZ

Corporate Accounting Project Manager

present

Change Management knowledge a plus
Strong facilitator – can run effective project meetings and workshops delivering on objectives by engaging participants
Be responsible for the delivery of a Corporate Accounting Change Management program
Capture and manage project Risks, Action Items, Issues and Key Decisions throughout project life cycle
Define project charter, track progress against project schedule and report status to all levels of the stakeholder hierarchy, including oversight committees
Work closely with Oracle Cloud ERP Implementation team, Sr. Business Sponsors, Functional Stakeholders, SME’s and IT to understand Corporate Accounting Process, Policy and System changes as a result of new Oracle Cloud ERP implementation
Can-do mindset. Flexible, positive thinker that can find the way to get things down in a complex, dynamic and fast moving environment

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Portland State University

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Skills Skills

Evaluate, recommend, and implement proper accounting treatment, processes, and accounting testing, execution of various initiatives, including process and systems related items and new business initiative
Ad hoc projects as assigned, such as analysis, recommendations, and implementation of recommendations
Excel analysis of ad hoc items related to exceptions items and their impact on franchise and corporate
Monthly, quarterly, and annual audit requests
Maintain process flow documentation to aid in SOX
Assists in ensuring key controls are documented, effective and internally tested annually
Play a large a role in systems conversion for Revenue Accounting, including system conversion related work from accounting process perspective and systems implementation
Review processes and recommend improvement for efficiency and effectiveness, maintaining controls, within the constraints of the related systems
Review reconciliations and aid director in tracking & reviewing budget to actual figures and following up on variances and departmental forecast items and unusual items
Respond to monthly, quarterly, and annual audit requests

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Accounting Project Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Evaluate, recommend, and implement proper accounting treatment, processes, and accounting testing, execution of various initiatives, including process and systems related items and new business initiative
Work closely with peers on the accounting teams affected to understand needs and possibilities for recommendations and execution
Ad hoc projects as assigned, such as analysis, recommendations, and implementation of recommendations
Excel analysis of ad hoc items related to exceptions items and their impact on franchise and corporate
Monthly, quarterly, and annual audit requests
Maintain process flow documentation to aid in SOX
Assists in ensuring key controls are documented, effective and internally tested annually
Play a large a role in systems conversion for Revenue Accounting, including system conversion related work from accounting process perspective and systems implementation
Review processes and recommend improvement for efficiency and effectiveness, maintaining controls, within the constraints of the related systems
Review reconciliations and aid director in tracking & reviewing budget to actual figures and following up on variances and departmental forecast items and unusual items
CPA required
Minimum of five years’ experience
Strong leadership skills and cross-functional relationship-building abilities at all levels
Strong technical background, including General Ledger Accounting, reconciliations, Excel analysis, PowerPoint
Ability and interest in systems and accounting processes and detail oriented with a big-picture outlook

Accounting Project Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Work closely with peers to understand needs and possibilities for recommendations and execution
Respond to monthly, quarterly, and annual audit requests
Assist in ensuring key controls are documented, effective and internally tested annually
Play a large a role in systems conversion, including system conversion related work from accounting process perspective and systems implementation

Accounting Project Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Design, manage, & execute implementation of procure to pay solution
Lead design and execution of projects in an efficient and timely manner; achieves timeline and desired results by effectively prioritizing tasks and projects
Implement processes to maintain various source database(s) to ensure reporting is accurate; review and analyze reporting
Ensure compliance to company purchasing/procurement, travel & expense and spending approval authority policies and procedures
Champion change and innovation
Promote a global perspective
University degree in the field of Accounting or Finance and 10 years related work experience. Master’s degree in these fields is a plus
Minimum 5 years management and supervisory experience required
Ten years minimum direct experience with robust ERP solution
Experience with an all-digital/online invoice and/or T&E approval and workflow solution, required. Experience with an online P-card approval and workflow solution a plus
Deep functional knowledge of GL, AP, PO and Project Modules
Strong ability to analyze user requirements and build Oracle application based solutions according to specifications
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Experience with an all-digital/online invoice approval workflow solution

Accounting Project Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Monitor updates on International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) related topics. Collaborate with US GAAP technical accounting team and local statutory accounting team to assess any potential impact
Coordinate or/and provide education sessions to local statutory accounting team on new IFRS Accounting standards
Provide guidance and expertise on any IFRS or Statutory related issues including but limited to issues arise when countries are converting from local GAAP to IFRS
Coordinate / implement new lease & revenue accounting standards from Statutory perspective
Coordinate and execute the global audit fee process. Analyze and review quarterly WW Audit fee actuals / coordinate the annual WW Audit Fee budget process with PwC and accounting centers. Provide results to the senior accounting executives and internal audit
Drive process harmonization and improvement including IFRS standardization across local statutory accounting; audit fee and other special projects
Position will move to Armonk, NY in early 2017
Three years of CPA experience
Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written across multiple levels within organization, geography and external auditors
Applied skills in using Microsoft Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint)
Good problem solving skills and ability to influence and collaborate across different functions
Has good knowledge of accounting theory and strong analytic skill and create solution or recommendation for process improvement

Accounting Project Manager Resume Examples & Samples

This role will move to Armonk, NY in early 2017
Minimal five years as a CPA
Has strong knowledge of accounting theory and strong analytic skill and create solution or recommendation for process improvement

Accounting Project Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Works with business stakeholders, coordinates IT requests through the demand management process, assists in solution design for the business processes, change impact analysis, building business cases and preparing presentation materials for executive review
Responsible for leading project to replace critical legacy accounting, merchandising and operational reports with new reports and data analytics tools as part of a key strategic initiative to replace legacy accounting systems
Will work closely with decision makers in IT, Accounting, Merchandising, Operations and other user departments to define, design, develop, and implement new reports and business intelligence solution with measurable benefits in improved support for the business and improved information
Provides support activities for assigned back office accounting groups concerning functionality needs and enhancements including current mainframe environment, retail merchandising systems and Oracle EBS
Leverages knowledge of current and future technical infrastructure and applications, and store and retail accounting business processes, to define cost-effective solutions to meet business needs
Work closely with decision makers in IT, Accounting, Merchandising, Operations and other user departments to define, design, develop, and implement new reports and business intelligence solution with measurable benefits and improved support for the business and improved
Information
Manage partners and internal team members across business functions in order to ensure the successful delivery of highly complex information systems programs and projects, and ensures that solutions meet the business needs in the planned time-frames and within budget
Education: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree CPA, PMP certifications a plus
Experience: 5+, 5-7 yrs retail, accounting, IT project management, stakeholder mgmt
Expertise in Retail accounting systems and knowledge of Oracle MOM, EBS
Experience with mainframe modernization projects or SOA is a plus
Knowledge of databases, mainframe (Cobol, Ideal, Datacom, Dataquery), Access, SQL, Discoverer, Business Objects
Leverages emerging industry practices when solving business problems
Business analysis and application development lifecycle experience
Previous project management experience is a plus
Proven planning, facilitation, mentoring, and influencing skills
Strong interpersonal effectiveness and coalition building
Excellent communication, leadership and collaboration skills
Provide leadership, facilitate discussions with business stakeholders and users
Internal Posting Period: September 1 - September 11

Global Accounting Project Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Manage special long-term global projects related to worldwide implementation of new US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards across all of Aon’s lines of business
Liaise with business leaders around to world to manage long-term global projects and respond to technical accounting inquiries
Partner with internal stakeholders (including External Reporting, FP&A, Human Resources, Internal Audit, and Investor Relations) to develop and implement processes and solutions to accounting changes
Stay up to date on new accounting pronouncements and analyze their impact on Aon
Develop and enhance global accounting policies under US GAAP and IFRS
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements through appropriate application of US GAAP and IFRS standards
Drive continuous innovation and process improvements within Aon’s Controllership team
Interact with external auditors on key accounting issues and implementation of new accounting standards
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
4-5 years’ experience in accounting
Ability and willingness to drive strategic accounting initiatives across a global organization
Strong understanding of US GAAP
Strong human relation skills with an ability to listen, consider alternative views, and solve complex problems
Strong accounting research skills
Ability to work independently and manage daily responsibilities
Ability to identify process improvements opportunities
Ability to work, take ownership, and succeed in a rapidly changing environment
Results Driven – Must be a strategic thinker with the ability to translate the vision into actionable, quantitative plans. Ability to set clear and measurable performance plans, rigorously monitor progress against such plans, and link action to business priorities
Energy / Endurance – Shows passion, energy / endurance, intensity and excitement, maintaining focus while balancing multiple priorities
Team Building – Must have the ability to influence others and forge strong diverse teams of people with multiple perspective and talents. Inspire commitment, motivate and energize others towards a common goal. Respect others ideas in the workplace and fosters collaboration among colleagues. Celebrates the success of others and develops effective delegation
Developing and Leveraging Relationships – Must have the ability to build and sustain excellent relationships at multiple levels in the workplace. Leverages cross functional / business skills set and is a positive influence to others
Communication / Interpersonal Skills – Must be highly articulate and able to make arguments in a compelling manner. Accessible, a good listener and visible to others
Integrity – Must act with integrity above all else. Demonstrates a clear commitment to the highest standards of professional and personal conduct, and holds others to the same standard. Has moral courage and is an important role model

Accounting Project Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Support the design and implementation of standardized global Account to Report processes for the Accounting and Close process including
Perform independent and objective evaluations of financial processes
Redesign existing processes and assess and establish key process controls
Ensure the consistency and completeness of design and implementation for the end to end process
Support Verizon Finance transformation initiatives including follow-up, resolution and closure of open items as well as identifying and developing continuous improvement opportunities
Develop and maintain strong relationships across the business units to implement and standardize processes. Communicate effectively with process owners to facilitate the completion and tracking of Finance Transformation initiatives

Corporate Accounting Project Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Provide appropriate leadership, coordination and facilitation to ensure Corporate Accounting end users successfully understand and adopt new system
7+ years of Corporate Accounting experience in an operational or consulting role (e.g. GL, Chart of Accounts, A/R, A/P)
7+ years of project management experience, preferably in a Corporate Finance or Accounting environment
Familiarity with Corporate Accounting business processes, including General Ledger, Chart of Account structure, A/R, A/P and other accounting processes
Excellent communicator. Personable, credible, articulate and authoritative and proven ability to influence with impact at all levels of the organization

Senior Technical Accounting Project Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Planning, interpreting, and implementing new accounting standards for the Company
Monitoring and assessing developments at the FASB, SEC and other regulatory bodies in order to determine which guidance will impact the Company
Evaluating impact associated with the guidance and communication of these impacts to senior management and stakeholders
Analyzing transaction documents and determining proper accounting treatment
Resolving significant or complex accounting matters that may arise and determining the accounting impact of transactions on the Company’s financial statements
Supporting external financial reporting for the Company, specifically on preparing quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
Supporting other ad-hoc projects
Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
At least six years prior work experience, including public accounting (preferably with a Big 4 firm) with large SEC clientele
Must possess strong quantitative and analytical skills combined with solid business and financial acumen
Must be a problem solver with a natural curiosity about complex matters
Strong relationship building skills and a highly professional “client service orientation” is critical. Must be able to interact with all levels of management
Must be self-motivated and an excellent team player who possesses outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills
Strong technical and general accounting knowledge and ability to research FASB, SEC and other accounting literature
Energy/utility industry experience
Experience in contract reviews
CPA Certification

Accounting Project Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Develop strategies for each project
Establish project plans for each project and gain stakeholder alignment
Lead vendor / tool selection process where applicable
Execute project plan to achieve targeted implementation dates and benefits
Identify, track, resolve and communicate project-related issues
10+ years’ experience in Accounting and / or project management

Accounting & SOX Internal Controls Project Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Manage internal control projects related to business change management, for example, reorganization, new system implementation, that may impact process, people and technology to ensure that internal control environment is designed properly and is operating effectively
Manage internal control projects related to evaluation on the effectiveness of internal controls environment of the existing process to ensure that there is no gap which may cause material impact to financial statement, including and not limited to risk assessments, deficiency evaluations, best practices and process improvements
Manages Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) management reporting to stakeholders, including but not limited to Controller’s Management, business process owners and control owners, external auditors. Reporting is completed on monthly basis and as requested basis. Part of managing the reporting process includes drafting the report and addressing any comments from Management
Supporting the process and control owners within EIX and SCE in compliance with ICFR requirements. This includes providing training to the operating units, addresses inquiries related to control documentations
Manages the management certification process and evaluate and conclude on items identified during the process
Manages process, internal control and other accounting projects as requested by management, other than mentioned above
Maintain a safety conscious work environment by following Edison safety protocols and safe work practices
Must have five years of experience in the field of accounting or auditing
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or in a similar related field (e.g. Finance, Economics)
Master’s Degree in Accounting or similar field
Experience with SAP and/or SAP GRC or other SOX tools
Public Accounting or Consulting experience is highly desirable
Experience with U.S. GAAP and PCAOB requirements
Experience leading and/or managing cross-functional teams

Technical Accounting Project Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Perform technical accounting research -- Act as a technical accounting advisor to teams evaluating complex transactions (including mergers and acquisitions, financing and equity transactions, structured energy commodity contracts, and the related income tax accounting effects) and new business opportunities. Research GAAP and SEC accounting rules, interpretive guidance, and accounting policy to form well-reasoned conclusions about the appropriate accounting treatment for transactions and document those conclusions in memos
Maintain a strong knowledge of accounting rules in assigned areas of expertise. Follow developments on new and emerging issues, keeping management informed of potential impacts to the Company’s financial statements. Help formulate the Company’s position with regard to rule proposals, drafting comment letters to the appropriate standard setters and participating in industry groups to develop positions on proposed changes of significance to the energy industry
Oversee implementation of new accounting standards across all NextEra Energy companies
Develop and maintain significant accounting policies, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SEC rules and consistency across NextEra Energy companies, where appropriate
Works with management to consider the accounting implications of alternative deal structures
Keeps senior management informed about potential changes in accounting rules being proposed by accounting standard setters, including the potential impact to the Companies’ financial statements
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Experience:6+ years
Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance
Master's - Business Administration

Finance & Accounting Project Manager Resume Examples & Samples

5-7 years’ experience in progressive accounting-based or general ledger roles; exposure to financial reporting and multi-company, multi-currency intercompany activity is required
Knowledge and experience in US GAAP including chart of accounts, journal entries, balance sheets, and reconciliations
Four-year degree in accounting, business or a related field
Experience working with internal and external auditors
Technology industry experience is preferred
Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, v and h lookups, and complex formula writing)
Experience with large accounting and reporting systems (Epicor, Oracle or Hyperion a plus)
Current knowledge of multi-entity operations and posting into several different companies
Experience and understanding of foreign currency transactions, payments, or translation activities

COA Accounting Project Manager for Corporate Finance General Accounting March Resume Examples & Samples

Applies Finance and Accounting background to manage detailed project plan, issues and risks logs, and related action items while ensuring that all dependencies and associated risks are resolved and managed with cross-team/functional involvement
Travel, as needed, to design and/or solution with respective subject matter experts
Lead the development, maintenance and standardization of global financial and operational Chart of Account governance, policies and procedures so as to enable the preparation of complete and accurate financial statements with the potential to foster more efficient or automated ways to analyze data necessary for external and internal reporting
Lead the analysis of data to ensure proper rationalization and clear definitions of the GL code block
Ensures that key controls in place are assessed and amended, as necessary, based upon the nature of transformation initiatives and that post implementation they are functioning in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley Legislation
Coordinates user acceptance testing and user back-end training
Assists the development and execution of change management communications
Manages workflow assignments
Escalates complex issues to Manager for interpretation
Manages to established goals and objectives that have been developed by others

Accounting Project Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Financial background: Graduate in Business Administration
Economics with good level in Spanish Accounting
Languages: Spanish and English: Proficient, spoken and written
Proven experience experience and good level in Oracle Financials, or alternatively equivalent ERP (i.e.: SAP, NAVISION, etc.)
Proven experience in financial / accounting systems implementation
Valuable experience in database management
Valid experience in multinational environments
Hands on attitude and teamwork

Project Manager Accounting Resume Examples & Samples

Developing project plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, resource scheduling and assignments, and identification of risks (financial and operational), contingency plans and travel schedules as applicable
Providing regular status updates to project team, stakeholders and leadership
Consulting with management to align on goals, time frames, funding limitations, project approach, staffing requirements and allotment of resources
Working closely with the end users, business technologies and other impacted parties to understand and prioritize business goals and information needs related to the project
Facilitating status and milestone meetings with relevant parties, and leading project team/deep dive meetings
Coordinating with other projects and work groups as needed to keep project on track
Troubleshooting a wide variety of problems or barriers to success and identifies solutions within broad application and functional expertise
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance highly desired
Combination of 5+ years of directly related experience in both managing projects and accounting/finance; experience with shared servicing environment a plus
Understanding of current technologies and methodologies to plan and communicate effectively with project team, business customers, sponsors and stakeholders
Experience conducting analysis of a business processes and/or business problems
Experience with SOX process reviews and documentation; prior audit experience a plus
Experience managing multiple projects or projects with complex inter-dependencies
Proven ability to follow established project management practices including management of requirements, scope, resources and risks
Strong verbal communication skills to clearly explain business needs to technical personnel and technical information to users as well as communicate project status and/or issues to stakeholders and project team
Written communication skills sufficient to create clear and detailed project plans, other project documentation and status reports for a wide variety of audiences, including executives
Travel may be required: 10-25%

Project Manager Accounting Resume Examples & Samples

Participation in implementation of various Financial and Accounting projects
Issuance of projects´ specifications
Data base extraction for issuance of Bank of Portugal reporting
Support to monthly accounting closure
Analysis of processes and proposal of optimization
Review of Financial department procedures
Bachelor or Master’s degree in IT, Project Management, Management of Information, Management
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office namely Excel
Strong knowledge of Data Base, VBA and XML/XBRL structure
At least 2 years’ experience in Management of accounting or IT projects
Strong analysis capacity, accuracy, dynamism, autonomy, organization and responsibility
Strong interpersonal working relationships and team spirit

Finance & Accounting SME / Project Manager Resume Examples & Samples

3 years of experience in Finance and Accounting processes
1 year of Project Management experience
Degree in Finance or Accounting
Good problem solving skills around operational needs
Data Analytics & Presentation Skills

Senior Project Manager ETO Accounting Resume Examples & Samples

Established and implement project management processes and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectations
Strong risk management experience
Identify resource needs, performs quality reviews, accesses and mitigates risk
Escalate functional quality and timeline issues appropriately
Track costs, key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers
Coordinate communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, budget, risk and resources of the work effort being managed
May work closely with internal departments and outside vendors to ensure project completion
Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment anticipating, creating and managing change
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems or related degree
6+ years of experience in project management processes, methodologies and tools, resource and changes management practices and techniques or other directly related experience
Working knowledge of project management, typically for a specific department, including methodology, processes, tools, scope management, financial tracking, scheduling and resource management
Ability to identify, analyze and resolve issues
Ability to meet deadlines, schedules and budgeted costs
Solid negotiation and facilitation abilities
Knowledge of departmental specific processes, computer applications or other project related knowledge