Project Manager, Accounting - Remote

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Project Manager, Accounting in EMEA.

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead and coordinate multiple accounting operations initiatives across the EMEA region. In this role, you will oversee projects ranging from process improvements and automation to system integrations and reporting enhancements, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. You will serve as the central point of contact for accounting projects, collaborating with finance, product, and engineering teams to implement scalable solutions. This position offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence, strengthen internal controls, and deliver measurable business impact in a fast-paced, remote, and globally distributed environment.

In Short

• Manage a portfolio of 20+ accounting and operations projects of varying sizes, ensuring timely progress and alignment with business priorities.
• Design and implement scalable processes to reduce errors, close control gaps, and improve operational efficiency through automation, dashboards, and standardized workflows.
• Partner with data, engineering, and product teams to deploy automated tools, dashboards, and reporting solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Country Finance Managers and Senior Finance Managers, to align on requirements and deliverables.
• Oversee testing, validation, and implementation of new tools and processes, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Maintain project trackers, document processes, and communicate progress, blockers, and timelines to leadership.
• Prioritize initiatives based on business impact, balancing urgent fixes with long-term improvements.
• Build and maintain automated reporting dashboards for global payroll costs and other accounting metrics.
• Implement standardized processes for acquisition-related accounting activities and automated controls to prevent reconciliation errors.
• Integrate accounting workflows with internal systems to streamline operations and reporting.

Requirements

• Experience in project management within accounting or finance.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in automation tools and reporting solutions.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with data management and integration.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a remote and flexible environment.
• Chance to lead impactful projects in a global context.
• Collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.