Lead Accounting Project Manager - Discover Financial Services

Discover. A more rewarding way to work.

At Discover Financial Services, you’ll find yourself in the company of some of the industry’s smartest and most reliable professionals. And at a company that rewards dedication, values innovation and supports growth.

Thrive in an environment that promotes teamwork and shared success. Build on a foundation of mutual respect. Join the company that understands rewarding careers like no other, with this exceptional opportunity:

At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork, and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers, and which is consistently awarded for both. We’re all about people, and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.

This role manages and represents multiple, occasionally complex business activities across functions. Demonstrates critical thinking, evaluates facts, and influences decision-making through effective communication. Engages relationships to achieve results, ensures control environment effectiveness, and applies judgment in policy and regulation adherence. Demonstrates leadership and accountability in advancing priorities independently of management oversight.

• Coordinate stakeholders and support finance and company initiatives using process expertise and end-to-end vision.
• Act as liaison to internal and external partners within project scope.
• Assist colleagues by sharing expertise and solving technical problems with managerial independence.
• Understand project scope and its impact on finance, ensuring stakeholder awareness and involvement.
• Interpret data to understand operational models within project procedures and policies.
• Compile and report statistics for executive presentation to facilitate risk awareness.
• Promote a risk-aware culture and adhere to standards for risk and compliance management.
• Support high-priority projects with stakeholder management, risk management, and vendor engagement.
• Utilize accounting experience in month-end close, journal entries, audits, system maintenance, and financial reporting.
• Gather requirements, develop test strategies, and track action items across departments.

Required from you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or related field
• 4+ years of project management or related experience
• Alternatively, 6+ years of relevant financial analysis or project management experience without a degree

Additional desired skills:

• PMP Certification

Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability.

So, what are you waiting for? Apply today!