Fiscal Project Manager

About the role
Plan, coordinate and report on an accounting cleanup project at a large Los Angeles public agency, working with our accountants and the agency’s finance, accounting and treasury staff.
What you’ll do
Build and maintain the project work plan (tasks, owners, timelines, priorities)
Within 30 days, deliver a prioritized list of outstanding financial items, then keep the tracker current with status and aging
Coordinate our accountants with agency staff
Send weekly status reports to executives covering progress, risks and decisions needed
Manage staffing changes on 10 business days’ notice
Lead the end-of-engagement handoff summary
What you need
5+ years managing financial, accounting or audit projects
Experience in government, nonprofit or grant-funded organizations
Strong tracking and reporting skills (Excel, Smartsheet or similar)
Clear, calm communication with senior executives
Nice to have: CPA, PMP, or experience on a post-audit or remediation project.