Accounting Project Manager

Peterson Holding Company • San Leandro, CA

237d • $125,000 - $153,000

About The Position

Peterson Cat has a need for an Accounting Project Manager at our San Leandro, CA location. The Accounting Project Manager plays a key role in achieving our goals of automating accounting functions in response to company growth and increasing use of technologies to better manage the company's operations. This position leads change management to enhance financial operations and technology adoption while maintaining excellent internal controls and a high level of service to all stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Business with an emphasis in Accounting or other closely related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of directly related experience with financial reporting/general ledgers, preferably in a heavy industrial environment.
• Extensive experience of using finance systems required.
• Project management experience required.
• Experience managing enterprise-level projects including financial software implementation preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage projects, including accounting software implementation and treasury related systems, ensuring alignment with business needs and timelines.
• Partner with external supplier to complete the successful implementation of systems, delivering on agreed timescales and budget.
• Work with Information Technology (IT), Finance, and external vendors to define software requirements, system capabilities, and implementation roadmaps.
• Oversee accounting software configuration, ensuring it aligns with accounting standards and company policies.
• Lead the data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) process from legacy accounting systems to the new systems.
• Collaborate continuously with departments throughout the enterprise on projects as subject matter expert on company accounting systems, processes, and procedures.
• Develop training materials and conduct sessions to educate teams across the organization on new system functionalities.
• Maintain detailed documentation of accounting system configurations, workflows, and troubleshooting guides.
• Provide ongoing assistance, troubleshooting issues and refining accounting systems for efficiency.
• Evaluate current accounting workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas for automation.
• Develop and implement standardized accounting procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Recommend and integrate automation tools, such as RPA (Robotic Process Automation) or AI-driven accounting solutions.
• Ensure process improvements align with GAAP, IFRS, SOX, and/or other regulatory requirements.
• Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new accounting processes across the organization.
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure cohesive and streamlined accounting processes.
• Maintain regular, punctual, and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Generous benefits
• Promotional opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree