One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

The Accounting Program Manager is a key member of our global accounting team with a focus on business process optimization and integration-related activities. The Accounting Program Manager will work closely with the accounting, finance, operations, leadership, and technology teams to understand the day-to-day operations as well as the direction in which the company and business functions are moving to identify and lead transformative projects and initiatives.

The Accounting Program Manager can clearly articulate, communicate, and outline best practices, and identify gaps and areas of improvement using roadmaps, timelines, and analytics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles and practices, combined with experience in leading complex process improvement & integration projects across various business systems and platforms. They understand industry best practices and can understand the business's needs from a holistic view and create projects that can be executed and implemented per the vision and strategy of the Company.

• Lead end-to-end project management for accounting process improvement and integration projects, from initiation to closure, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and adherence to budget constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including accounting, IT, finance, and operations to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation schedules to effectively coordinate project activities and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to minimize project risks and ensure smooth project execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular project updates, addressing concerns, and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate communication and foster collaboration among project team members, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities are defined and understood.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and implement corrective actions as needed to keep projects on track and within scope.
• Coordinate testing, training, and implementation activities, ensuring seamless integration of accounting systems with other business applications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, streamline workflows, and optimize system performance.
• Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including status reports, project plans, issue logs, and post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and facilitate knowledge transfer. Control project requirements, scope, and change management issues.

• • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in similar roles.
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing project budgets and resources effectively.
  • Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Asana, or Jira etc.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Visio.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and business needs.
  • Able to prioritize competing demands and continuously meet deadlines.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.

• PMP certification is preferred.
• CPA or relevant professional certification preferred.
• Interested and experienced in understanding processes and proposing continuous improvement solutions.
• Experience in ERP Systems such as Oracle, SAP or the like.

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click .