About the Role:

Love digging into complex accounting questions and keeping projects on track? Join Penske's Technical Accounting team as a Project Manager, where you'll manage accounting projects, research emerging standards, and use your technical skills to drive process improvements. Working closely with the Director of Controllership – Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting, you'll take ownership of initiatives that keep us compliant with U.S. GAAP while continuously improving our processes, and also provide direct support to the financial reporting team. This role gives you more autonomy and exposure—you'll manage projects from start to finish, participate in leadership discussions, and develop the expertise that makes you a go-to resource for technical accounting matters.

What You Will Do:

You will manage projects and initiatives that keep our Accounting Services and Controllership group running smoothly. From leading implementation of new accounting standards and coordinating process improvements to managing special projects that require technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration, you'll be responsible for keeping things moving forward. You'll participate in meetings with leadership, present your findings and recommendations, and manage project timelines in close coordination with the Director. Whether it's LEAN implementations, policy updates, internal control enhancements, or quarterly reporting improvements, you'll ensure projects stay on track while maintaining the technical accuracy and compliance standards that support reliable financial reporting across the organization. You will also have opportunities to provide support and guidance to other team members – especially the financial reporting team during peak times in the reporting cycle.

 

We're looking for:

Bachelor's degree in accounting5+ years of accounting experience (or 4+ years with public accounting experience)CPA license or active pursuit of certificationSolid foundation in U.S. GAAP and some experience with accounting researchStrong Excel skills and comfort working with dataAbility to manage competing priorities and keep projects on trackClear communication and collaborative approach with stakeholders at all levels
 Bonus points for (but we're happy to support your growth in these areas):Background in financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, or auditAdvanced Excel techniques (Power Query, Power Pivot, Data Models) or SQLExperience coordinating projects or working across departmentsFamiliarity with OneStream and Power BIExperience presenting technical concepts to various audiences

Our Commitment:

We recognize that great candidates come from varied backgrounds and may not match every qualification listed. If you're excited about this role and believe your experience has prepared you to contribute, we encourage you to apply. We're committed to building a diverse team and providing the support and development opportunities you need to thrive.

Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job. Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions:

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.