Accounting Projects & Integration Manager

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc.•Raleigh, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Industrial Constructors, INC. is hiring an Accounting Projects & Integration Manager in Raleigh, NC. This role leads strategic initiatives to improve the effectiveness, scalability, and consistency of the accounting function. It serves as a liaison among Accounting, Operations, IT, and acquired business units to support integrations, process improvements, accounting-related training, and deployment of new technologies and systems. The position leads accounting integration for acquired companies and business units, coordinates the adoption of accounting processes and standards, and supports due diligence and integration planning as needed. It also develops and delivers training for operational leaders and staff, and leads or participates in accounting system and financial software implementations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting, finance, or audit experience.
Experience leading cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Experience developing and delivering training programs.
Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mergers and acquisitions integrations.
Experience implementing ERP or financial systems.
Project management certification such as PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar.
Experience in multi-location or acquisitive organizations.

Responsibilities

Lead special projects that support the Accounting Department's strategic objectives.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, efficiency, and data accuracy.
Develop and implement standardized accounting procedures across the organization.
Partner with department leaders to streamline workflows and eliminate process bottlenecks.
Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful implementation.
Lead accounting integration activities for newly acquired companies and business units.
Coordinate the transition of accounting processes, financial reporting, internal controls, and policies into the company's operating framework.
Collaborate with operational leaders to support onboarding and adoption of accounting standards and procedures.
Assist with due diligence and post-acquisition integration planning as needed.
Track and communicate integration progress to accounting and executive leadership.
Develop and deliver accounting-related training programs for operational leaders and staff.
Create training materials, reference guides, and standard operating procedures.
Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting policies and procedures.
Support ongoing education initiatives to improve financial literacy and compliance across operations.
Lead or participate in implementation of accounting systems, ERP enhancements, and financial software solutions.
Coordinate user acceptance testing, training, data validation, and system rollout activities.
Partner with IT and third-party vendors to ensure successful project execution.
Evaluate existing financial systems and recommend enhancements to improve reporting and operational efficiency.