Functional Project Manager – Accounting Migration

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Organize, prepare, and lead meetings with accounting firms, from the initiation of projects through to post-project evaluations.

• Assess business requirements based on feedback from the field and prior migration experiences.

• Create documentation and user stories.

• Facilitate workshops and webinars.

• Oversee migration projects by ensuring a transparent, well-documented process.

• Adjust strategies to suit various situations while adhering to established processes.

• Communicate how technical solutions align with business requirements.

• Act as the communication bridge to the Back PSS team responsible for integration, fixes, and quality assurance.

• Assist in configuring Pennylane to align with accounting firms’ operational processes.

• Engage in functional testing prior to migration.

• Collaborate on troubleshooting and resolving business challenges post-migration.

• Conduct interim and final functional assessments.

• Contribute to post-migration documentation and recommend enhancements.

• Identify and prioritize needs for automation and optimization.

• Keep track of product and industry advancements.

• Propose improvements and report any gaps or malfunctions.

• Assist in converting business requirements into actionable solutions.

• Recognize the challenges faced by the Back PSS team and occasionally provide support for production operations as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Educational background or qualification in accounting: University Diploma in Business Administration (IUT GEA), Accounting Management Technician Certificate (BTS CGO), Accounting and Management Diploma (DCG), Higher Accounting and Management Diploma (DSCG), or a Master’s degree in Accounting, Control, and Audit (CCA).

• Experience within an accounting firm, preferably with involvement in one or more migration projects.

• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.

• Ability to comprehend client requirements and foster trusted relationships.

• Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Adaptability to the fast-paced evolution of the product.

• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and staying updated with Pennylane’s functional advancements.

• Minimum A2 level proficiency in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• One of the leading health insurance plans available (Alan Blue and Alan Mind).

• Meal vouchers (Swile card).

• An additional 8 to 13 RTT days in addition to 5 weeks of paid annual leave.

• A monthly budget to facilitate remote work or coworking space expenses.

• BSPCE stock options.

• Access to 8,000 gyms throughout France and over 300 wellness activities via Gymlib.

• A Mac.

• Tech Days every three months for remote Pennylaners to connect in person.

• An annual company retreat.