Project Manager, Accounting | EMEA

We invite you to apply for the Project Manager, Accounting | EMEA role at Deel.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI‑powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

As the fastest‑growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world‑class companies—breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We’re not just building software; we’re creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list— all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people’s working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 billion in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you’ll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought‑after leader in the transformation of global work.

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 7‑day 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.

• 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.

• 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…