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Accounting Senior Project Manager

Vistra
Sierra Office, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Nov 2024

About the role

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

Responsible for managing and enforcing project delivery methodology that enhances project organization, communication, and quality delivery of accounting-related strategic initiatives
Serve as the primary point of contact between the IT, consultants, and accounting, ensuring task completion and clear and effective communication
Handle unique and complex accounting tasks that fall outside the scope of regular accounting duties (e.g., identify opportunities for process improvements within special projects and implement best practices)
Achieve broadly communicated objectives with minimal supervision
Provide steady leadership in the face of uncertainty, change, and aggressive deadlines common to a rapidly evolving business model

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Leads cross-functional meetings and fosters teamwork, drives escalation and resolution of issuesTracks task completion for items such as projects, controls, IT ticket completion Manages all aspects of a given project, from requirements to implementationAddresses escalated issues (cost, staffing, scope, schedule) and seeks appropriate assistance from management team as appropriateProactively sets expectations and helps project team members manage expectations around delivery and requirements, yielding consistent results

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

5+ years experience or relevant experienceProven ability to lead integrated teams from various internal and external organizationsAdept at helping team members harness strengths in pursuit of successful project outcomesAbility for independent decision making and to assume higher-level leadership responsibilities in critical situationsProven problem-solving, decision-making skillsEffective “consultative” and influencing approachProven ability to adapt to change quicklyEffective self-development skills

Key Metrics

Project delivery to schedule Satisfaction of primary project stakeholdersAdherence to required processes and controls

Job Family

Accounting

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

We are a company of people committed to:  Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.  If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.

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