Project Manager - Chicago, IL

Only for registered members Chicago, IL, United States

23 hours ago

$70,000 - $120,000 (USD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Contract: 6 Months + extensions · Location: 100% Remote · Rate: $50-53/hr · We are seeking an experienced CAS Project Manager Contractor to work directly with a team of accountants supporting Client Accounting Services (CAS) engagements. This role is a hands-on project management ...

Job description

Contract: 6 Months + extensions

Location: 100% Remote

Rate: $50-53/hr

We are seeking an experienced CAS Project Manager Contractor to work directly with a team of accountants supporting Client Accounting Services (CAS) engagements. This role is a hands-on project management position responsible for keeping teams on track, holding stakeholders accountable, and serving as a key point of communication between internal teams and clients. The ideal candidate comes from a professional services environment, is highly detail-oriented, and excels at managing multiple workstreams, timelines, and stakeholders while ensuring high-quality, timely delivery of financial services.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Team Accountability

Partner directly with CAS accounting teams to manage day-to-day project execution and ensure work stays on track
Hold team members accountable to timelines, deliverables, and quality standards
Facilitate regular check-ins, team meetings, and one-on-one sessions to address risks, roadblocks, and priorities
Provide hands-on guidance and support, with a strong focus on newly onboarded associates and clients

Client Communication & Stakeholder Management

Provide clear, timely project updates to clients
Act as a point of coordination between clients and internal CAS teams
Ensure expectations are aligned and proactively address issues before they escalate

Mentorship & Enablement

Serve as a project management mentor to CAS team members, offering coaching and best-practice guidance
Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-accountability team environment
Support personal and professional growth of team members through structured feedback and coaching

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Implement and maintain robust tracking and monitoring systems at the individual, team, and engagement level
Conduct regular evaluations to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
Prepare detailed performance reports and present findings and recommendations to leadership

Quality & Delivery Excellence

Ensure the delivery of high-quality, timely financial services through proactive project oversight
Continuously refine processes to improve consistency, efficiency, and outcomes across CAS engagements

Required Qualifications

Proven experience as a Project Manager within a professional services, accounting, advisory, or consulting environment
Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple priorities simultaneously
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, with experience providing client-facing updates
Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting accounting, finance, or CAS teams
Familiarity with and/or Carbon task tracking tools
PMP or other project management certification (nice to have, not required)

Eligibility Requirements:

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
As a contractor, including remote contractors, you may be required to complete a background check.

As a contractor, you will be paid for the time you work; this does not include paid time off (PTO) or holidays. If you participate in our Payroll Services (W2) engagement, you may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave (PSL), depending on your work location and state-specific regulations.

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