Senior Level Project Financial Controller Jobs

Senior level project financial controller jobs place experienced professionals in charge of financial oversight, cost control strategy, and the project teams that execute against budget. Openings concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and Artificial Intelligence, with 20% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like BuildOps, 360Headhunter, and The Pharmacy Hub hiring at this level now.

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Top stateIllinois
Top employerBuildOps
Top cityChicago, IL
Work type80% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Financial Controller
TeamWorld Corporate Programs
Binghamton, New York
Business Analysis
Business Operations
$125k - $140k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
51-200

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Financial Controller
JP Management LLC
Hackensack, New Jersey
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Tax
Audit
Compliance & Risk
$180k - $210k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Financial Controller
Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects
Chicago, Illinois
Finance
Accounting
$150k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Financial Controller
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Senior Financial Controller
The Pharmacy Hub
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Finance
Accounting
Procurement & Supply Chain
Business Operations
Audit
Tax
Procurement & Purchasing
$135k - $210k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Financial Controller
BuildOps
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Business Operations
Tax
Audit
$225k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Senior Level Project Financial Controller Job Market

Who's Hiring

BuildOps1 open role
360Headhunter1 open role
The Pharmacy Hub1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Retail
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Construction & Real Estate

Senior Level Project Financial Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level project financial controller job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned full project financial cycles end to end, not just supported them. Demonstrating that you have set cost baselines, led variance analysis, and presented financial performance directly to project sponsors or executives will set you apart. Experience mentoring junior finance staff and influencing cross-functional project decisions also carries significant weight in hiring conversations at this stage.

Which companies hire senior level project financial controllers?

Companies hiring senior level project financial controllers right now include BuildOps, 360Headhunter, and The Pharmacy Hub, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large contractors, infrastructure firms, consulting organizations, and capital-intensive enterprises that manage complex multi-year project portfolios requiring dedicated senior financial oversight.

Are there remote senior level project financial controller jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by industry and project type. About 20% of senior level project financial controller openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being most common in sectors where project site access or stakeholder collaboration requires periodic in-person presence. Fully remote roles appear more frequently in consulting and technology-adjacent organizations.

What makes a project financial controller role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. A senior project financial controller is accountable for the financial integrity of large or complex projects, sets reporting standards, leads cost forecasting processes, and advises project leadership on financial risk. These roles also typically involve mentoring mid-level and junior finance staff and representing financial performance in executive or client-facing forums.

Which industries hire the most senior level project financial controllers?

Senior level project financial controller roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and Artificial Intelligence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they operate large capital programs, long-duration project portfolios, or regulated cost environments where rigorous senior financial control is a core operational requirement rather than a support function.