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Remote program controller jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed teams, and organizations in defense, aerospace, government contracting, and technology. Employers hiring remote program controllers right now include Jobot, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and Cosmo. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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JN Engineering Inc. is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and results-driven Financial Controller to oversee the company's financial operations, accounting functions, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
The successful candidate will provide strategic financial guidance to management, ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and tax regulations, safeguard company assets, and support sustainable business growth through effective financial planning and management.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Financial Management and Reporting
Oversee the company's daily financial and accounting operations.
Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Ensure timely preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
Monitor cash flow, revenue, expenses, and profitability.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management.
B. Budgeting and Forecasting
Develop and manage annual operating budgets.
Prepare financial forecasts and cash flow projections.
Monitor budget performance and investigate variances.
Recommend cost-control measures and strategies to improve profitability.
C. Accounting and Internal Controls
Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
Establish and maintain effective internal financial controls.
Ensure proper documentation of financial transactions.
Review and approve financial transactions in line with company policies.
Prevent and identify financial irregularities, errors, and potential fraud.
D. Taxation and Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and statutory requirements.
Coordinate tax filings, payments, and statutory deductions.
Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities.
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and financial regulations.
E. Project Cost Control and Financial Analysis
Monitor project budgets, costs, and financial performance.
Analyze project expenditure against approved estimates.
Monitor material costs, labour costs, overheads, and operational expenses.
Evaluate project profitability and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Provide financial support for engineering contracts and project proposals.
F. Team Leadership
Supervise and develop the finance and accounting team.
Establish clear performance objectives for finance personnel.
Ensure accuracy, accountability, and efficiency within the finance department.
Provide financial guidance to other departments.
3. Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is an advantage.
Minimum of 5–8 years of relevant accounting and financial management experience.
Previous experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, or project-based industries is preferred.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, and internal controls.
Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills.
Knowledge of applicable financial reporting standards (IFRS or relevant local standards).
4. Required Skills and Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Excellent financial planning and decision-making skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines.
Ability to provide strategic financial advice to senior management.
5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The Financial Controller's performance will be measured by:
Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
Effective budget management and cost control.
Improved cash flow and working capital management.
Timely tax and statutory compliance.
Reduction of financial errors and irregularities.
Effective monitoring of project costs and profitability.
Efficiency of internal financial controls.
Overall financial performance and accountability.
Pay: $98,100.00 - $189,000.00 per year
Work Location: Remote
JN Engineering Inc. is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and results-driven Financial Controller to oversee the company's financial operations, accounting functions, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
The successful candidate will provide strategic financial guidance to management, ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and tax regulations, safeguard company assets, and support sustainable business growth through effective financial planning and management.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Financial Management and Reporting
Oversee the company's daily financial and accounting operations.
Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Ensure timely preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
Monitor cash flow, revenue, expenses, and profitability.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management.
B. Budgeting and Forecasting
Develop and manage annual operating budgets.
Prepare financial forecasts and cash flow projections.
Monitor budget performance and investigate variances.
Recommend cost-control measures and strategies to improve profitability.
C. Accounting and Internal Controls
Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
Establish and maintain effective internal financial controls.
Ensure proper documentation of financial transactions.
Review and approve financial transactions in line with company policies.
Prevent and identify financial irregularities, errors, and potential fraud.
D. Taxation and Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and statutory requirements.
Coordinate tax filings, payments, and statutory deductions.
Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities.
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and financial regulations.
E. Project Cost Control and Financial Analysis
Monitor project budgets, costs, and financial performance.
Analyze project expenditure against approved estimates.
Monitor material costs, labour costs, overheads, and operational expenses.
Evaluate project profitability and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Provide financial support for engineering contracts and project proposals.
F. Team Leadership
Supervise and develop the finance and accounting team.
Establish clear performance objectives for finance personnel.
Ensure accuracy, accountability, and efficiency within the finance department.
Provide financial guidance to other departments.
3. Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is an advantage.
Minimum of 5–8 years of relevant accounting and financial management experience.
Previous experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, or project-based industries is preferred.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, and internal controls.
Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills.
Knowledge of applicable financial reporting standards (IFRS or relevant local standards).
4. Required Skills and Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Excellent financial planning and decision-making skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines.
Ability to provide strategic financial advice to senior management.
5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The Financial Controller's performance will be measured by:
Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
Effective budget management and cost control.
Improved cash flow and working capital management.
Timely tax and statutory compliance.
Reduction of financial errors and irregularities.
Effective monitoring of project costs and profitability.
Efficiency of internal financial controls.
Overall financial performance and accountability.
Pay: $98,100.00 - $189,000.00 per year
Work Location: Remote
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Chemicals & Materials
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Accounting & Auditing
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote program controller jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
- Proficiency in earned value management systems and EVM reporting
- Experience with government contract cost accounting and FAR compliance
- Skill in financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP or program management tools
- Active or eligible security clearance preferred for defense and government roles
Tips for Your Remote Program Controller Job Search
Prove your async financial reporting skills
Remote employers want to see that you can produce accurate cost reports, variance analyses, and program financial updates without back-and-forth in a shared office. Document specific examples of delivering EVM deliverables or cost performance reports independently and reference them directly in your application materials.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote program controller openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings. Applying in the first few days of a posting going live gives you a real advantage before competition builds.
Show fluency in remote finance tools
Remote program controller roles rely on collaboration through cloud-based ERP systems, shared cost tracking platforms, and video conferencing tools. Name the specific systems you've used, such as Costpoint, SAP, or Unanet, so hiring managers can immediately confirm you won't need a ramp-up period.
Prepare for async-heavy remote interviews
Many remote program controller hiring processes include written take-home exercises or asynchronous video screens before any live interview. Practice articulating your approach to budget management and cost variance resolution in writing, since clear written communication is a core remote job requirement for this role.
Remote Program Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote program controller job?
Target companies with distributed finance or program management teams, particularly in defense contracting, aerospace, and government services, where remote program controller roles are most common. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with tools like Costpoint, SAP, or Earned Value Management systems. Demonstrating that you can manage program financials and reporting autonomously, without in-person oversight, is what gives candidates the clearest edge.
Which companies hire remote program controllers?
Employers currently hiring remote program controllers include Jobot, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and Cosmo, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for this role tend to come from defense and aerospace contractors, government professional services firms, and large technology companies that run distributed finance and program management operations.
Can you get a remote program controller job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level program controller roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal hand-holding. Your clearest path is through contract or junior finance analyst roles at remote-first companies where you can build hands-on exposure to program financials and cost reporting. Showing proficiency with EVM tools, strong written communication, and a history of organized independent work can substitute for direct program controller experience when experience is thin.
Do you need a degree for remote program controller jobs?
Usually, but experience and demonstrated skills carry real weight alongside a degree for program controllers. Many remote employers accept candidates with an associate degree or significant hands-on program finance experience in place of a four-year degree. What remote hiring teams actually weigh is your ability to manage budgets, interpret cost variances, and produce accurate reporting without supervision, so a strong work history with concrete results can open doors even when your formal credentials are limited.
Which industries hire the most remote program controllers?
Remote program controller roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Chemicals & Materials, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors hire program controllers remotely because their projects run across distributed teams, multiple contract vehicles, and geographically spread client sites where centralized in-office work is impractical.
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