• Modernize the Stack: Run the RFP and implementation for a new, AI-native ERP. • Bring Accounting In-House: Successfully transition our full accounting function from our outsourced firm to your internal ownership. • The 10-Day Close: Re-engineer our processes and data integrations to reduce the monthly close to Business Day 10. • Build and execute accounting processes through heavy automation. • Own the results of the people, processes, and systems. • Treat AI tools as part of your daily operating environment. • Act as a true business partner to the CEO, CFO, and the full leadership team using financial insights.

Role Description The Finance & Accounting Project Manager will serve as the operational quarterback for critical finance initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for organizing, driving, and monitoring high priority accounting and finance projects while ensuring cross functional alignment, accountability, and execution against deadlines. This position plays a key role in standing up international operations, including European Union accounting and compliance processes, while also leading internal finance transformation initiatives focused on reconciliations, process standardization, automation, reporting improvements, and operational scalability. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - International & EU Operations Support - Coordinate finance and accounting workstreams associated with establishing European Union operations. - Assist with implementation of accounting processes, banking setup, vendor onboarding, tax registrations, compliance tracking, and operational readiness for international entities. - Coordinate with external advisors, legal, tax, payroll, and operational stakeholders to ensure deadlines and regulatory requirements are met. - Help establish scalable month end close and reporting procedures for international operations. - Accounting Operations & Reconciliations - Assist accounting leadership with reconciliation cleanup projects and month end process improvement initiatives. - Coordinate remediation efforts tied to balance sheet reconciliations, reporting standardization, and workflow improvements. - Help organize ownership and prioritization of outstanding accounting action items. - Assist in establishing SOPs, process documentation, and standardized workflows across finance functions. - Cross Functional Coordination - Serve as liaison between Finance, HR, Operations, IT, Supply Chain, Payroll, and teams. - Ensure project communication remains organized, transparent, and action oriented. - Help improve collaboration across departments by establishing consistent project governance and communication structures. Qualifications - Strong understanding of accounting operations, month end close, reconciliations, AP, payroll, and reporting workflows. - Advanced capability in Microsoft Excel and project tracking tools. - Strong organizational and follow through. - Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities. - Possess a process improvement, high accountability, and ownership mindset. - Proficient in the English language with exceptional communication and organizational skills. - Strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities. - Ability to operate independently or as part of a team in evolving environments. - Must demonstrate safe and healthy workplace practices. - Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. - Must be able to travel. - Must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a Finance and Accounting Manager in daily work performance. Requirements - ERP systems experience (Oracle, Ramco, SAP, JD Edwards, or similar). - Experience with financial reporting and reconciliation systems. - Power BI or dashboard reporting experience preferred. - ADP, Concur, BlackLine, or workflow automation platforms preferred. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions - Primarily performs work in a professional office or remote office environment. - Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting) for extended periods while working on a computer, participating in virtual meetings, and reviewing documentation. - Ability to use standard office equipment, including a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, and video conferencing tools. - Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via electronic communication. - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret detailed written materials, including regulatory documents. - Ability to carry light items such as a laptop, documents, or small equipment (generally up to 10–15 pounds). - Occasional visits to operational sites or facilities may require standing for moderate periods. - Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable laws.

• Own the accuracy and integrity of monthly/quarterly/annual financial accounting close • Manage all key accounting functions including accrued expenses, internally-used software (ASC 350), sales commissions (ASC 340), etc.along with the periodic close process • Develop new and enhance existing accounting policies & procedures, and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) including drafting of desktop procedures for key areas • Prepare, review and provide flux analysis and key metrics to the broader Finance team in a timely manner • Work cross-functionally with FP&A, Technical Accounting, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams to successfully align on effective accounting operating standards and practices • Work with the Technical Accounting team to develop and document process flows and procedures to implement new and/or relevant accounting standards • Assist with interim and year-end audits, as well as tax requests; • Supervise staff and provide development and coaching where appropriate. Communicate clearly and follow-up timely to ensure consistent execution of key processes by all team members. • Participate in other assignments and ad hoc projects as required • Lead AI automation projects to reduce manual efforts and accelerate the month-end close process.

• Elicit, analyze, and formalize requirements for financial services and systems • Design logic for accounting processes - GL, postings, fees, products • Reverse-engineer existing solutions to find gaps and fix them • Prepare technical specs and task definitions for development teams • Work with finance, product, and IT stakeholders to align solutions • Control implementation: participate in testing and acceptance • Own tasks through to production release.