Remote Deputy Finance Manager Jobs
Remote deputy finance manager jobs are concentrated in fintech, healthcare, SaaS, and professional services, where distributed finance teams have become standard practice. Companies actively hiring remote deputy finance managers range from venture-backed startups building out their first finance function to established enterprises with fully distributed accounting and FP&A teams, and include World Business Lenders, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and AECOM. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking an experienced and accomplished Remediation Construction Deputy Practice Director to support the strategic direction, growth, and operational leadership of its Remediation Construction Practice. This senior leadership position will partner with the Director to advance business strategy, expand client relationships, strengthen project delivery capabilities, and drive operational excellence across a portfolio of complex environmental remediation and construction programs.
This is a remote role that may be based anywhere within the U.S. Out of state travel will be required for this role.
The Deputy Director will provide leadership across project execution, business development, financial performance, workforce development, and technical quality. This role requires a strong understanding of environmental remediation and construction delivery, including contaminated site cleanup, soil and groundwater remediation, hazardous materials management, treatment system implementation, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will bring the ability to lead through project and department managers, establish consistent operational practices, manage business risks, and align technical resources with client and market demands.
Working collaboratively with AECOM’s Environment, Construction Management, Engineering, and Program Management teams, the Deputy Director will help position the business for continued growth while ensuring the successful delivery of safe, high-quality, and financially sound projects. This is an opportunity for a strategic, commercially minded leader to influence business performance, develop future leaders, strengthen key client partnerships, and advance AECOM’s position in the environmental remediation market.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Director to establish and execute the strategic direction, business objectives, and growth plans for the remedial construction practice.
- Provide senior-level operational leadership across a portfolio of environmental remediation and construction projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, client commitments, and AECOM standards.
- Oversee the performance of project and department managers, establishing expectations for project controls, financial management, schedule performance, risk mitigation, quality, and client satisfaction.
- Drive business development and strategic client engagement, identifying opportunities across federal, state, municipal, industrial, and commercial markets.
- Lead or support major pursuits, including capture planning, proposal strategy, pricing reviews, executive presentations, contract negotiations, and development of strategic client relationships.
- Maintain oversight of financial performance, including revenue growth, backlog, profitability, cash flow, forecasting, resource utilization, and project financial risk.
- Establish and promote consistent approaches to remedial construction execution, constructability, subcontractor management, procurement, field operations, and project delivery.
- Ensure the integration of health, safety, environmental protection, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance into all project and operational activities.
- Provide executive-level guidance on complex project challenges, contractual matters, claims, change management, project recovery, and client escalations.
- Coordinate with technical and operational leaders across AECOM to integrate remediation design, environmental engineering, construction management, and field implementation capabilities.
- Lead workforce planning, organizational development, succession planning, recruitment, and retention initiatives to support current operations and anticipated business growth.
- Mentor and develop project executives, project managers, construction managers, and emerging leaders, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor market conditions, client needs, regulatory developments, and emerging remediation technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive differentiation.
- Represent AECOM in executive client meetings, industry engagements, strategic planning sessions, and other external forums to strengthen the company's reputation and market presence.
- Support the Director in organizational planning, performance reviews, operational reporting, and implementation of business initiatives, assuming delegated leadership responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership in environmental remediation, remedial construction, construction management, or environmental project delivery.
- Out of state travel will be required for this role.
- A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 15+ years of relevant experience in environmental remediation, remedial construction, construction management, or environmental project delivery, including progressively responsible leadership of complex projects, programs, and business operations.
- Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience providing senior-level leadership for complex environmental remediation or construction programs, including oversight of project performance, financial results, safety, quality, and client relationships.
- Experience leading project managers, construction managers, or multidisciplinary teams responsible for delivering multiple projects or major programs.
- Demonstrated experience supporting business development, client engagement, proposal development, and growth initiatives.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or other relevant professional credential.
- Demonstrated success overseeing a substantial portfolio of environmental remediation and remedial construction projects, including complex soil and groundwater cleanup, hazardous materials management, treatment systems, and site restoration.
- Experience with business-unit or department-level financial management, including revenue growth, profitability, backlog development, forecasting, resource allocation, and operational performance.
- Established record of developing strategic client relationships, leading major pursuits, securing new contracts, and expanding services with existing clients.
- Experience with federal and state environmental remediation programs, industrial facilities, large-scale contaminated sites, and complex regulatory environments.
- Demonstrated success leading organizational change, developing management teams, building talent pipelines, and establishing scalable operational processes.
- Strong executive communication, negotiation, strategic planning, and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and align multidisciplinary teams around business priorities.
- Experience with complex change order or claim dispute resolution.
Additional Information
- Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future.
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THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY FEBRUARY 20, 2027.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking an experienced and accomplished Remediation Construction Deputy Practice Director to support the strategic direction, growth, and operational leadership of its Remediation Construction Practice. This senior leadership position will partner with the Director to advance business strategy, expand client relationships, strengthen project delivery capabilities, and drive operational excellence across a portfolio of complex environmental remediation and construction programs.
This is a remote role that may be based anywhere within the U.S. Out of state travel will be required for this role.
The Deputy Director will provide leadership across project execution, business development, financial performance, workforce development, and technical quality. This role requires a strong understanding of environmental remediation and construction delivery, including contaminated site cleanup, soil and groundwater remediation, hazardous materials management, treatment system implementation, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will bring the ability to lead through project and department managers, establish consistent operational practices, manage business risks, and align technical resources with client and market demands.
Working collaboratively with AECOM’s Environment, Construction Management, Engineering, and Program Management teams, the Deputy Director will help position the business for continued growth while ensuring the successful delivery of safe, high-quality, and financially sound projects. This is an opportunity for a strategic, commercially minded leader to influence business performance, develop future leaders, strengthen key client partnerships, and advance AECOM’s position in the environmental remediation market.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Director to establish and execute the strategic direction, business objectives, and growth plans for the remedial construction practice.
- Provide senior-level operational leadership across a portfolio of environmental remediation and construction projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, client commitments, and AECOM standards.
- Oversee the performance of project and department managers, establishing expectations for project controls, financial management, schedule performance, risk mitigation, quality, and client satisfaction.
- Drive business development and strategic client engagement, identifying opportunities across federal, state, municipal, industrial, and commercial markets.
- Lead or support major pursuits, including capture planning, proposal strategy, pricing reviews, executive presentations, contract negotiations, and development of strategic client relationships.
- Maintain oversight of financial performance, including revenue growth, backlog, profitability, cash flow, forecasting, resource utilization, and project financial risk.
- Establish and promote consistent approaches to remedial construction execution, constructability, subcontractor management, procurement, field operations, and project delivery.
- Ensure the integration of health, safety, environmental protection, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance into all project and operational activities.
- Provide executive-level guidance on complex project challenges, contractual matters, claims, change management, project recovery, and client escalations.
- Coordinate with technical and operational leaders across AECOM to integrate remediation design, environmental engineering, construction management, and field implementation capabilities.
- Lead workforce planning, organizational development, succession planning, recruitment, and retention initiatives to support current operations and anticipated business growth.
- Mentor and develop project executives, project managers, construction managers, and emerging leaders, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor market conditions, client needs, regulatory developments, and emerging remediation technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive differentiation.
- Represent AECOM in executive client meetings, industry engagements, strategic planning sessions, and other external forums to strengthen the company's reputation and market presence.
- Support the Director in organizational planning, performance reviews, operational reporting, and implementation of business initiatives, assuming delegated leadership responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership in environmental remediation, remedial construction, construction management, or environmental project delivery.
- Out of state travel will be required for this role.
- A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 15+ years of relevant experience in environmental remediation, remedial construction, construction management, or environmental project delivery, including progressively responsible leadership of complex projects, programs, and business operations.
- Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience providing senior-level leadership for complex environmental remediation or construction programs, including oversight of project performance, financial results, safety, quality, and client relationships.
- Experience leading project managers, construction managers, or multidisciplinary teams responsible for delivering multiple projects or major programs.
- Demonstrated experience supporting business development, client engagement, proposal development, and growth initiatives.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or other relevant professional credential.
- Demonstrated success overseeing a substantial portfolio of environmental remediation and remedial construction projects, including complex soil and groundwater cleanup, hazardous materials management, treatment systems, and site restoration.
- Experience with business-unit or department-level financial management, including revenue growth, profitability, backlog development, forecasting, resource allocation, and operational performance.
- Established record of developing strategic client relationships, leading major pursuits, securing new contracts, and expanding services with existing clients.
- Experience with federal and state environmental remediation programs, industrial facilities, large-scale contaminated sites, and complex regulatory environments.
- Demonstrated success leading organizational change, developing management teams, building talent pipelines, and establishing scalable operational processes.
- Strong executive communication, negotiation, strategic planning, and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and align multidisciplinary teams around business priorities.
- Experience with complex change order or claim dispute resolution.
Additional Information
- Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future.
-
THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY FEBRUARY 20, 2027.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote deputy finance manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Three to seven years of progressive accounting or financial management experience
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- CPA, ACCA, or CIMA certification preferred or required
- Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling and pivot tables
- Experience preparing management accounts, forecasts, and variance analyses
Tips for Your Remote Deputy Finance Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote deputy finance manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sifting through location-based listings that do not apply to you.
Demonstrate async financial reporting skills
Remote employers want to know you can close a period, prepare board-ready reports, and surface variance analysis without a standing meeting. Describe specific deliverables you owned and the tools you used, such as NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, or Workiva, so hiring managers can assess your fit without an in-person conversation.
Signal remote readiness in your work history
Highlight any prior remote or hybrid finance experience prominently. If you managed cross-functional budgeting or coordinated with offshore accounting teams, say so explicitly. Remote employers screen for candidates who have already operated with minimal in-office oversight, not candidates who simply want flexibility.
Prepare for remote finance interview formats
Many remote deputy finance manager interviews include an async case study or financial modeling exercise submitted before the final round. Practice presenting analysis clearly in writing, since your ability to explain assumptions and conclusions in a document often carries as much weight as your answers on a live call.
Remote Deputy Finance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote deputy finance manager job?
Remote employers hiring deputy finance managers screen heavily for self-direction, strong async written communication, and the ability to close books or manage reporting cycles without in-person oversight. Candidates who stand out demonstrate prior experience owning financial processes end-to-end, proficiency in cloud-based ERP and FP&A tools, and a clear record of communicating financial results to non-finance stakeholders in writing. Remote-first companies and distributed-team roles in fintech and SaaS move fastest for experienced candidates.
Which companies hire remote deputy finance managers?
Companies hiring remote deputy finance managers right now include World Business Lenders, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and AECOM, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology companies, distributed healthcare organizations, and professional services firms with multi-state operations are among the most active hirers for this role.
Can you get a remote deputy finance manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level deputy finance manager roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently with minimal day-to-day guidance from a CFO or controller. Candidates without direct experience can open doors by demonstrating hands-on work in accounting or FP&A, showing proficiency in tools like NetSuite or Adaptive Insights, and targeting smaller remote-first companies or startups where the finance function is still being built.
Do you need a degree for remote deputy finance manager jobs?
Usually, but not always at every level. Most remote employers expect a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, and a CPA or CMA credential carries significant weight. That said, some remote-first firms weigh demonstrated results, like owning a full financial reporting cycle or leading an audit, as heavily as formal credentials when a candidate's work history is strong.
Which industries hire the most remote deputy finance managers?
The sectors hiring the most remote deputy finance managers are Education and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed finance teams to support multi-location operations, investor reporting, and fast-moving budget cycles without requiring staff to be on-site.
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