Sr Project Manager- Accounting

Company: Smartsheet Inc
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: April 4, 2021

Job Description:

Smartsheet is looking for an experienced Project Manager to guide quality, efficiency, and collaboration with Smartsheet partners to support our Accounting organization. The Project Manager, Accounting will support the Accounting team with special projects outside of normal daily accounting activities which are necessary to support growth. You will work with members of Accounting and Finance teams in resolving friction in business processes and work with Corporate IT and other business departments, to manage these important projects. In 2005, Smartsheet was founded on the idea that teams and millions of people worldwide deserve a better way to achieve their very best work. Today, we provide a leading cloud-based platform for work execution, empowering organizations to plan, capture, track, automate, and report on work at scale, resulting in more efficient processes and better outcomes. You will report to our Sr Manager of Accounting Projects located in our Bellevue, WA office.-- You Will:

• Support the Accounting team with process improvement, system implementations and other projects outside of normal daily operations
• Represent Accounting in various projects designed to update our process and systems infrastructure
• Review project charters to determine accounting and finance impact of system implementations and changes
• Ensure compliance with our policies and other SOX requirements
• Communicate project risks to senior leadership, along with clear recommendations for resolution or mitigation
• Use project management techniques to deliver projects on time and to meet our goals
• Track progress toward project goals to ensure that all requirements are met
• Own communication with important partners; ability to influence and guide understanding across departments
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to project team You Have:
  • 5+ years of focused project management to support finance or accounting functions
  • Experience with project management and an understanding of project management concepts
  • Experience with risks, internal controls, and accounting processes
  • Experience with risk management; identify issues and escalate
  • The ability to explain technical subjects to non-technical end-user personnel in large enterprises
  • Dedicated to meeting and delivering on our goals
  • Desire to promote positive change in the organization
  • B.A in Accounting, Information Systems, or Related Field
  • CPA preferred
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
  • Equity - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Equity with all offers
  • Lucrative Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount)
  • 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
  • Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
  • 15 days PTO to start, plus Flexible Sick Leave
  • Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)
  • Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
  • Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Audible for Business and LinkedIn Learning online courses
  • Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, primary care membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account Equal Opportunity Employer: Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, and Australia. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know. At Smartsheet, we strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members who also represent the diverse needs of our customers. We're looking for people who are driven, authentic, supportive, effective, and honest. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match our job description-if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who aren't afraid to be innovative-join us!--

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