Senior Project Manager, Accounting

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 deliver their very best work. Today, we deliver 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 business outcomes. You will report to our Director of Accounting Projects located in the United States.  This position can be based out of Smartsheet's office in San José, or remotely from any location within Costa Rica.   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, including writing business requirements Provide technical and analytical guidance to project team 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 You Have: 5+ years of focused project management supporting finance or accounting functions B.A in Accounting, Information Systems, or Related Field CPA preferred Experience evaluating business systems (NetSuite, Salesforce, Stripe, Coupa, Avalara, Robotic Process Automation) and user needs to define business problems Experience transforming problem statements into project requirements/user stories and partnering on design with development team partners Experience developing process flow diagrams  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   Perks & Benefits: Fully paid Health & Life insurance for full-time employees and family members Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity 12 days paid Vacation + Flexible Time Away Program 20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave 12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to LinkedIn Learning online courses Company Funded Perks including a counseling membership and your own personal Smartsheet account Teleworking options from any registered location in Costa Rica (role specific)   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, Australia, Germany and Costa Rica. 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!     #BI-Remote #LI-Remote