Implementation Project Manager, Business and IT Consulting

Company Description
AAFCPAs is an innovative and forward-thinking firm with a focus on automation. We have enjoyed primarily organic growth and continue our laser focus on sustained growth as an independent regional firm. We are considered an attractive alternative to the Big 4 and National CPA firms. We provide best-value assurance, tax, outsourced accounting, business consulting, information technology advisory solutions, and wealth management services to nonprofit organizations, commercial companies, wealthy individuals, and estates. AAFCPAs donates 10% of its net profits annually to nonprofit organizations. We have an active DE&I committee and have commitment and accountability to these efforts.
AAFCPAs is an independent member of PrimeGlobal, the fourth largest CPA firm association in the world with 300+ member firms in 80+ countries. This provides our clients with seamless national and global coverage, along with an advantageous pay-as-you-use model.
Job Description
Companies change in size, complexity, or just evolve over time. Their processes do not necessarily evolve appropriately to match the company's changes. Typically, process changes lag behind advancements in their software too. AAF's approach to business process improvement is focused on efficiency, effectiveness, and internal control within the context of a company's information system capabilities.
AAFCPAs' Business & IT Consulting practice has a stellar record of implementing incremental value-added change, with the ability to track results and measure success, and to align with business goals and process performance objectives.
Are you a good Project Manager? Do you have a background in accounting? Do you want to be part of a growing team that is smart, progressive, and passionate about building efficiencies? If the answer is yes, we might have an opportunity perfect for you!
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing insight and solutions for diverse organizations, from very small companies (e.g. 5 employees) through sophisticated midmarket organizations (~3,000 employees), ranging from non-profits to manufacturing to professional services
• Create project schedules and budgets
• Estimate project skill level requirements and work with Partner(s) to identify appropriate personnel.
• Interview clients to assess needs, recommend opportunities for improvements to efficiency, effectiveness, and internal controls
• Lead clients through the planning, creation and execution of implementation plans, assist in revisions as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements of the client(s)
• Documents all implementation requirements, objectives, obstacles, and delays Maintain open lines of communication with client team, provide internal awareness of client escalations
• Use system and technology knowledge to recommend automated solutions to replace manual data manipulation and entry
• Lead engagement planning, customer and project management, correspondence with customers and multiple vendors, conducting fieldwork which includes client discovery meetings and often system research, discussing findings and observations during client exit meetings, creating documentation of current state and recommendations for improvements
• Assist clients in designing their ERP systems once discovery of their current process is completed
• Implement budgeting software for clients after gathering their needs and information
• Maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and be a stellar example of AAFCPAs consulting services
• Mentor associate and senior level team members
• Participate in sales calls with prospective clients as needed
• Evaluate new IT strategies and procedures

Qualifications

• Position requires a Bachelor's degree in related field
• Requires experience working in the field of accounting
• Previous experience in information technology or related fields is a plus
• PMP or PMI certification a plus
• Advanced verbal and written presentation skills to communicate technical concepts clearly
• Strong leadership, analysis, and critical thinking skills
• Proven ability to manage several ongoing projects simultaneously
• Experience completing financial transactions for an entity and knowledge of the typical workflows for an entity
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage workflow to meet deadlines with a full workload
• Technologically savvy
• ERP system implementation experience
• Accuity for how ERP systems operate and how they are able to address client workflows
• Knowledge and implementation experience of budgeting software, such as Vena and Martus, is a plus
• Great customer service skills and engaging personality to conduct interviews with clients and gather information effectively
• Advanced knowledge of Excel is preferred
• Position requires minimal travel

Additional Information
*Minimal travel is required.

• Competitive salary
• Generous PTO
• Flexible office location (Westborough, Wellesley, Boston)
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes subsidized medical and dental, 401(k) savings plan, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability, plus more.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.