Accounting Project Lead: Systems & Process Optimization

Corgan; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Corgan is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounting Project Management Specialist to support and lead key accounting initiatives, including system implementations, process improvements, and cross-functional projects.

This role links accounting operations, reporting, and technology teams, ensuring projects are planned, executed, and aligned with financial reporting requirements and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years of accounting/financial operations experience.
• Experience coordinating or supporting projects in a professional setting.
• Strong understanding of accounting systems and ERP platforms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with ERP implementations (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• Knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies.
• Project management training or certification (PMP, CAPM, Agile).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate accounting-related projects, including system implementations and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, timelines, milestones, and responsibilities.
• Monitor project progress, track deliverables, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Identify, upscale, and help resolve project risks and issues.
• Provide regular updates and reporting on project status to leadership.
• Evaluate existing accounting processes across billing, governance, and reporting functions.
• Identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for automation or standardization.
• Recommend and support implementation of process enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Document workflows, procedures, and role responsibilities to enhance clarity and accountability.
• Partner with IT on accounting system implementations and upgrades.
• Support testing, deployment, and post-implementation activities.
• Evaluate current systems and recommend enhancements or alternative solutions.
• Ensure systems and processes support financial reporting requirements and internal controls.
• Facilitate communication between accounting operations, reporting, and technology stakeholders.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into actionable project deliverables.
• Present findings, recommendations, and updates to management.

Skills

Project management

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Agile

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Corgan is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounting Project Management Specialist to support and lead key accounting initiatives, including system implementations, process improvements, and cross-functional projects.

This role links accounting operations, reporting, and technology teams, ensuring projects are planned, executed, and aligned with financial reporting requirements and internal controls.