Public Finance Accountant Salary in Boca Raton, FL

Are you looking for: • Work/Life Balance? • A company where you will make a difference? • A unique remote work policy? • Tuition reimbursement? • Fitness Reimbursement?• 401K program with company match? • Ownership of a well performing stock?• 19 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)? • Commuter Reimbursement?• Cellular Phone discounts? • Vehicle Discounts?SBA is one of the top 20 Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) based on market capitalization. Since 1989 SBA Communications has been a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure. Currently in 16 countries and growing, we are seeking career minded individuals who want to feel valued and work in a fast-paced company. You can search our openings, review our benefits, and learn more about SBA Communications by clicking on the link. https://www.sbasite.comYour Next Career Opportunity – Finance Transformation ManagerWithin the Accounting Department, this position supports the design and execution of the overall financial accounting process transformation for SBA Communications through project management, performance improvement initiatives (via technology investment initiatives and process changes), and strategic communication. This role will enable efficient and effective financial accounting operations by planning, implementing, and tracking a variety of projects and initiatives to ensure their successful development, completion, and sustainability. This role will also be responsible for evaluating current processes and making recommendations for improvement while ensuring a solid communication strategy to keep all stakeholders involved and informed. This position provides the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and interact with corporate leadership across SBA's business areas.What You Will Do – Primary ResponsibilitiesWorks in collaboration with the Financial Accounting leadership, IT, and various cross-departmental teams to identify areas of opportunity and define the scope of projects/initiatives designed to improve finance effectiveness and efficiency at SBA.Discusses the objectives and measures upon which projects/initiatives will be evaluated at completion and determines the resources required for execution.Performs and oversees data gathering, root cause analysis, and performance trending in order to develop appropriate process control changes.Evaluate the current state of financial and operational systems and partner with IT on opportunities for enhancements and/or replacements.Provides project functional requirements, as-is and to-be process mapping, and other related process documentation to project teams and obtains sign-off validation.Establishes and manages comprehensive project plans and timelines, which identify and sequence the activities needed to complete projects/initiatives.Consults with the appropriate stakeholders on the selection of employees to assist with projects/initiatives, provides training and orientation, and assigns tasks as appropriate.Creates a broad communication strategy to share changes occurring within or affecting finance and ensures stakeholders are aware of proposed and current projects/initiatives so there is an opportunity for input.Leads project teams and performs continuous project management to ensure successful completion.Reviews the quality of work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that the work produced meets project standards.Prepares presentations on completed projects/initiatives and presents status reports to stakeholders.Oversees new system implementation and process changes, coordinates continuous improvement initiatives, and oversees training for new systems implementation and process changes for the Organization.Coordinates continuous projects through process improvement methodology to quantitatively and qualitatively improve operational efficiency, cost, quality, and service.Coordinates with subject matter experts to develop process improvement reports to set forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations and conclusions.Verifies that the business requirements achieved their intended results through regular post-implementation audits.Communicates findings to IT and the business, gaining consensus and turning findings into clearly defined action plans and outcomes.Serves as a change agent inside the organization, willing to assume responsibility and develop new approaches to solve problems.Other projects and duties as assigned.What You’ll Need – Qualifications & RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/MIS/Industrial Engineering or a related field of study.5+ years of proven experience in Project Management and Process Automation with a focus on financial systems and processes. Must have a commanding knowledge of finance and accounting principles.Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.Demonstrated knowledge and advanced proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite software, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.Demonstrated experience in project management, process management, change management, and group facilitation.Experience with automated accounting systems, internal controls, and accounting procedures.Experience in developing and performing detailed technical analyses to support project scoping and execution.Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, especially in interpreting complex subjects.Proven experience in change management program initiatives.Great Plains or other ERP system experience preferred.#LI-MD1

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