Robert Half is hiring: Accounting Manager/Supervisor in New York
Robert Half, New York, NY, US
Description Robert Half is partnering with a global professional services organization is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Accounting & Finance Projects to lead and coordinate high-impact finance and accounting initiatives across its U.S. business. This role partners closely with senior Finance leadership and plays a central role in a multi-year finance transformation, including a major practice management system conversion. The successful candidate will act as the hub across multiple workstreams, driving timelines, managing dependencies, and ensuring accountability while supporting ongoing audits, tax initiatives, and operational priorities. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role suited for someone who thrives in complex, fast-paced professional services environments. Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute multiple concurrent finance and accounting projects, including system implementations, process improvements, and compliance initiatives.
- Serve as the central point of coordination across finance, accounting, IT, and external partners, ensuring clear communication and follow-through.
- Support the end-to-end system conversion, coordinating across general ledger, billing, training, testing, and data migration teams.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and Gantt charts.
- Facilitate project meetings, manage action items, and proactively resolve risks, resource constraints, and scheduling conflicts.
- Prepare concise project updates, dashboards, and recommendations for senior finance leadership.
- Coordinate training schedules and change management efforts to support adoption of new systems and processes.
- Track project interdependencies, including audits, tax filings, and critical reporting deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Information Systems
- 5+ years of accounting experience within a law firm, professional services, or consulting partnership.
- Proven experience managing cross-functional finance and accounting projects.
- Hands-on expertise with Elite 3E and/or Aderant.
- Strong understanding of billing, general ledger, AP, AR, audits, and tax reporting.
- Familiarity with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and partnership accounting.
- Advanced Excel skills; strong proficiency with Microsoft tools and project management platforms (e.g., Monday.com).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-focused.