Senior Accounting Program Manager

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Seattle, WA that is seeking a Senior Accounting Program Manager that supports and can directly influence the launches of some of the newest global business initiatives in the consumer products, digital initiatives, merchant, operations, logistics, payments, and cloud computing lines of business. They will work closely with the global financial systems team, accounting operations teams, tax, treasury, and others and represent the accounting organization to various stakeholders. Summary: In this role, the Senior Accounting Program Manager 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 must have previously operated successfully in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment. Responsibilities:

• Own and manage lifecycle activities from beginning to end (planning, requirements gathering, technology team partnerships, UAT planning and performance, project closing, and stakeholder engagement) for multiple projects simultaneously
• Work on automation projects and lead the coordination of designing processes and tools to make financial statement processes easier and more accurate
• Support the expansion of the business by ensuring implementation of controlled processes to keep the company's financial statements materially correct
• Operate as a valued consultant to partner with many different stakeholder teams across the company
• Be an empowered, impactful decision maker who drives the direction of a project to completion
• Collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 5 years of program or project management experience
• 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
• Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial
• Ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope business requirements and prioritize
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, or CMA or CPA
• PMP
• Experience in managing cross-functional initiatives through influence versus direct management
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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