Project Manager, Accounting (Remote – EMEA)

Jobgether; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment platform is seeking a skilled Project Manager, Accounting to lead multiple projects across EMEA. This role involves managing accounting initiatives, improving processes, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has a background in accounting, proven project management skills, and the ability to work in a global team environment. This position offers competitive compensation and flexible remote work options.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with stock grant opportunities

Flexible remote work options

Collaborative and inclusive global work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in process design and system implementation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 20+ accounting and operations projects.
• Design scalable processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align on requirements.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Project management

Technical acumen

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Process improvement

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Looker

Tableau

Power BI

ERP/accounting automation systems

Job description

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.

Accountabilities:

As Project Manager, Accounting, your main responsibilities include:

• 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

The ideal candidate will combine accounting expertise with project management and technical acumen:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in process design, system implementation, and automation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset, capable of identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements.
• Ability to translate complex accounting needs into scalable, tech-enabled solutions.
• Comfortable working in a global, distributed team environment.
• Experience with BI tools (Looker, Tableau, Power BI) and ERP/accounting automation systems.
• Knowledge of accounting operations for multinational companies, including M&A integration experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with stock grant opportunities based on role and location.
• Flexible remote work options, including optional co-working space access.
• Additional perks and benefits depending on employment status and country.
• Opportunity to lead impactful accounting operations initiatives across multiple markets.
• Collaborative and inclusive global work environment supporting professional growth.

Note: The hiring process involves AI-powered screening, which evaluates your skills, experience, and achievements, and then shortlists the top candidates for the role.