Accounting Transformation Lead - Senior PM

CarMax Business Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

CarMax is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for Accounting Projects to lead transformation initiatives in a large, matrixed organization. Based in Richmond, VA, you will partner with Accounting, Technology, Audit, and Operations to plan, govern, and deliver outcomes aligned with compliance and efficiency goals.

You will develop robust project artifacts, manage risks, drive change, and ensure successful adoption across finance functions, enabling scalable accounting capabilities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale projects or transformation initiatives in a complex environment.
• Strong analytical and executive communication skills; ability to synthesize complex information.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, SOX readiness, and ERP/financial systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of Accounting Transformation initiatives from intake to sustainment.
• Define objectives, scope, timelines, budget, and governance with partners.
• Develop integrated project plans, RAID logs, and progress updates for sponsors.
• Facilitate meetings, remove obstacles, escalate risks, and communicate outcomes.
• Support change management, training materials, and adoption efforts.
• Ensure deliverables are documented and transitioned to business owners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Accounting, Technology, Audit.
• Identify SOX/ITGC impacts and maintain governance artifacts.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Project planning

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

PMP

CSM

Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean

Tools

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Project

Planner

Jira

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Job description

CarMax is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for Accounting Projects to lead transformation initiatives in a large, matrixed organization. Based in Richmond, VA, you will partner with Accounting, Technology, Audit, and Operations to plan, govern, and deliver outcomes aligned with compliance and efficiency goals.

You will develop robust project artifacts, manage risks, drive change, and ensure successful adoption across finance functions, enabling scalable accounting capabilities for growth.