Mid Level Project Financial Controller Jobs
Mid level project financial controller jobs go to professionals ready to own project budgets end to end, guide junior analysts, and deliver financial insights with limited oversight. Openings run 33% remote or hybrid across Staffing & Recruiting and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Jobot, JPMorganChase, and Selfhelp Community Services hiring at this level now.
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Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position will oversee the day-to-day operations of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Forecasting, and Payroll review. Responsible for preparation of weekly/monthly financial statements including A/P schedule, Cash Flow Forecast, Bank Reconciliations, etc. Manage a team of 10+ Accountants to ensure all entries are recorded and coded properly for timely monthly closings.
Principal Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) processes, including invoice processing, payment approvals, billing, collections, and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
- Monitor and manage cash flow, disbursements, account balances, and short-term cash forecasting to support the organization’s ongoing financial needs.
- Prepare and approve monthly and recurring journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, allocations, payroll-related entries, and other adjustments as needed.
- Perform timely bank and credit card reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger.
- Lead the monthly financial close process, including account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and review of general ledger activity to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.
- Maintain organized and accurate accounting records and supporting schedules in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable nonprofit accounting requirements.
- Assist with the preparation and review of monthly financial statements and management reports, identifying unusual variances or discrepancies and providing explanations as needed.
- Establish and maintain appropriate accounting procedures and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
- Must have strong non-profit experience.
- Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
- Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
- Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance.
Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000 per year commensurate with experience.
Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, plus at least five years of directly related nonprofit experience in a supervisory role.
- Experience managing finance department staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, complaint resolution, and problem solving.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and all Microsoft Suite products.
- Knowledge of MIP Accounting Software a plus.
- Able to multi-task and work independently with great attention to detail.
Working Conditions/Physical Demand
This position is a hybrid work schedule with the expectation to be in the office located in Midtown Manhattan 2-3 days per week and as needed on projects.
Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position will oversee the day-to-day operations of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Forecasting, and Payroll review. Responsible for preparation of weekly/monthly financial statements including A/P schedule, Cash Flow Forecast, Bank Reconciliations, etc. Manage a team of 10+ Accountants to ensure all entries are recorded and coded properly for timely monthly closings.
Principal Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) processes, including invoice processing, payment approvals, billing, collections, and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
- Monitor and manage cash flow, disbursements, account balances, and short-term cash forecasting to support the organization’s ongoing financial needs.
- Prepare and approve monthly and recurring journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, allocations, payroll-related entries, and other adjustments as needed.
- Perform timely bank and credit card reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger.
- Lead the monthly financial close process, including account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and review of general ledger activity to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.
- Maintain organized and accurate accounting records and supporting schedules in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable nonprofit accounting requirements.
- Assist with the preparation and review of monthly financial statements and management reports, identifying unusual variances or discrepancies and providing explanations as needed.
- Establish and maintain appropriate accounting procedures and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
- Must have strong non-profit experience.
- Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
- Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
- Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance.
Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000 per year commensurate with experience.
Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, plus at least five years of directly related nonprofit experience in a supervisory role.
- Experience managing finance department staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, complaint resolution, and problem solving.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and all Microsoft Suite products.
- Knowledge of MIP Accounting Software a plus.
- Able to multi-task and work independently with great attention to detail.
Working Conditions/Physical Demand
This position is a hybrid work schedule with the expectation to be in the office located in Midtown Manhattan 2-3 days per week and as needed on projects.
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Mid Level Project Financial Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level project financial controller job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just support. Highlight instances where you managed a project budget independently, identified cost variances, or produced financial reports that drove decisions. Tailor your resume to show progression in scope, name the ERP or project accounting systems you know, and demonstrate that you can operate without close supervision on day-to-day financial control tasks.
Which companies hire mid level project financial controllers?
Companies hiring mid level project financial controllers right now include Jobot, JPMorganChase, and Selfhelp Community Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from project-intensive organizations in construction, engineering, consulting, and professional services where dedicated financial controllers are assigned directly to individual projects or programs.
Are there remote mid level project financial controller jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 33% of mid level project financial controller openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being more common in sectors where project teams operate from a central site. Fully remote roles tend to appear more frequently in consulting and technology-adjacent organizations.
How do I move up to a mid level project financial controller role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level project financial controller role typically means accumulating hands-on experience with project cost tracking, budget forecasting, and variance analysis over several years. Building fluency in project accounting software, taking ownership of smaller project budgets, and demonstrating measurable impact, such as catching cost overruns early or improving reporting accuracy, signals readiness for increased responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level project financial controllers?
Mid Level project financial controller roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the mid level because they run complex, multi-phase projects that require dedicated financial oversight rather than relying on a generalist accounting team to monitor project-level costs and performance.