project manager, accounting | emea

The Project Manager in Accounting Operations will work closely with the Head of Accounting Operations to ensure that multiple ongoing projects are moving forward on time, within scope, and with high quality — enabling us to strengthen internal controls, improve efficiency, and achieve a 7WD close target.

You’ll be the central point of coordination for accounting-related projects, ranging from process improvements and system integrations to automation and reporting enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 20+ accounting and operations projects of varying sizes, ensuring timely progress and alignment with business priorities.

• Design and implement scalable processes to reduce errors, close control gaps, and improve operational efficiency (e.g., automation, dashboards, standardized workflows).

• Partner with data, engineering, and product teams to design and deploy automated tools, dashboards, and reporting solutions.

• Collaborate with internal teams including Country Finance Managers (CFMs), Senior Finance Managers (SFMs), and other Accounting Ops team members to align on requirements and deliverables.

• Oversee testing, validation, and implementation of new tools and processes, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

• Maintain project trackers, document processes, and communicate progress, blockers, and timelines to leadership.

• Help prioritize initiatives based on business impact, balancing urgent fixes with long-term improvements.

• Build a Looker dashboard to automate recurring global payroll cost reporting instead of relying on manual trackers.

• Create a standardized process to capture and track acquisition-related accounting activities.

• Implement automated controls to prevent missed postings or reconciliation errors (e.g., Belgium internal controls upgrade).

• Collaborate with data and product teams to integrate accounting workflows with internal systems.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with strong technical accounting knowledge.

• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong skills in process design, system implementation, and automation.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset - you see inefficiencies as opportunities.

• Ability to translate complex accounting needs into scalable, tech-enabled solutions.

• Comfort working in a global, distributed team environment.

• A balance of detail orientation and big-picture thinking.

• Experience working with BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI).

• Background in accounting operations for multinational companies.

• Knowledge of ERP systems and accounting automation tools.

• Experience with M&A accounting integrations.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. 

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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