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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
HUB Controller-Americas
Serving as a key partner for the local Operations P\&L Manager of the Electrification Services division, the Finance \& Accounting Manager for Data Centers and Advisory will be a vital member of its finance team in the United States. You will help to set business strategy in line with wider division and product group strategies. In this role you will provide key support to the business, ensuring accurate tracking and processing of all transactions. You will translate business strategy into plans and establish measurable targets, evaluate the financial implications of various strategic decisions, identify risks and recommend actions.
This position is open to remote candidates located within the United States (#LI-Remote).
Key Responsibilities:
- Contributes to the definition of the strategy for the Field Service Region focusing on Data Centers and Advisory customers. Serves as the key partner for the relevant business leader in determining strategy for area of responsibility, aligning with wider strategy, and implementing actions as needed.
- Translates strategy into business plans and establishes measurable targets. Oversees the business planning and forecasting process for the area of responsibility and serves as the interface of the plant to Global Product Group Controller/Division Controller/Operational Manager and others.
- Monitors progress and provides insight and analysis to support operational decision-making. Identifies issues and advises management on action plans and operational strategies to resolve.
- Identifies and communicates commercial and financial risks and opportunities from business propositions.
- Establishes and oversees processes and tools necessary to obtain transparent and reliable financial data and business information. Ensures high quality of financial data and business information in line with defined standards and financial closing schedules.
Qualifications for the role:
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or similar
- Candidates should bring a mix of accounting, finance, mergers \& acquisitions, P\&L ownership/support, and/or controllership experiences in order to best serve the stakeholders in this position and be able to assist in capitalizing upon a growing market
- 12+ years of experience in the above mentioned functions
- Experience with ERP (SAP strongly preferred)
- Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to multitask
- Competitive, strong leadership, attention to detail, self-critic, and excellent customer service attitude
- Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US.
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $142,500 and $228,000 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.
Health, Life \& Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD\&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD\&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
HUB Controller-Americas
Serving as a key partner for the local Operations P\&L Manager of the Electrification Services division, the Finance \& Accounting Manager for Data Centers and Advisory will be a vital member of its finance team in the United States. You will help to set business strategy in line with wider division and product group strategies. In this role you will provide key support to the business, ensuring accurate tracking and processing of all transactions. You will translate business strategy into plans and establish measurable targets, evaluate the financial implications of various strategic decisions, identify risks and recommend actions.
This position is open to remote candidates located within the United States (#LI-Remote).
Key Responsibilities:
- Contributes to the definition of the strategy for the Field Service Region focusing on Data Centers and Advisory customers. Serves as the key partner for the relevant business leader in determining strategy for area of responsibility, aligning with wider strategy, and implementing actions as needed.
- Translates strategy into business plans and establishes measurable targets. Oversees the business planning and forecasting process for the area of responsibility and serves as the interface of the plant to Global Product Group Controller/Division Controller/Operational Manager and others.
- Monitors progress and provides insight and analysis to support operational decision-making. Identifies issues and advises management on action plans and operational strategies to resolve.
- Identifies and communicates commercial and financial risks and opportunities from business propositions.
- Establishes and oversees processes and tools necessary to obtain transparent and reliable financial data and business information. Ensures high quality of financial data and business information in line with defined standards and financial closing schedules.
Qualifications for the role:
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or similar
- Candidates should bring a mix of accounting, finance, mergers \& acquisitions, P\&L ownership/support, and/or controllership experiences in order to best serve the stakeholders in this position and be able to assist in capitalizing upon a growing market
- 12+ years of experience in the above mentioned functions
- Experience with ERP (SAP strongly preferred)
- Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to multitask
- Competitive, strong leadership, attention to detail, self-critic, and excellent customer service attitude
- Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US.
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $142,500 and $228,000 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.
Health, Life \& Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD\&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD\&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
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Who's Hiring
- SOLV Energy19
- Jobot17
- Oscar Health7
- Hopper6
- JENSEN HUGHES5
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software21
- Staffing & Recruiting18
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Insurance12
- Accounting & Auditing11
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote project accountant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as Deltek, SAP, Oracle, or Sage
- Experience with job cost accounting and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
- Strong knowledge of budget management, forecasting, and variance analysis
- CPA certification or active progress toward CPA licensure
- Familiarity with contract billing methods including time-and-materials and fixed-price
Tips for Your Remote Project Accountant Job Search
Quantify project cost outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers for project accountant roles want to see numbers tied to outcomes. Replace vague duties with specifics: budget sizes you managed, variance percentages you caught early, or cost savings you documented. Concrete figures make your resume stand out in applicant stacks.
Highlight your ERP and project management tools
Project accountants are screened heavily on software fluency. Call out platforms like Deltek, Sage 300, SAP, or Oracle in your resume's skills section and within job descriptions where you used them. Matching the exact tool names in the posting gets you past automated filters.
Target industries with long project billing cycles
Construction, defense contracting, and architecture firms hire project accountants most consistently because their revenue cycles are long and complex. Filter your search by these sectors first. Roles there tend to require deeper cost-to-complete and percentage-of-completion accounting knowledge, so lead with those skills.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project accountant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical accounting scenario in interviews
Most project accountant interviews include a scenario round where you walk through a budget variance or job cost reconciliation problem. Practice explaining how you'd handle an over-budget project mid-cycle, including how you'd document it, communicate it, and correct the forecast.
Negotiate using project scope and workload data
When negotiating an offer, ask about the number of active projects you'd support simultaneously and the total contract values involved. Use that scope to anchor a compensation conversation. Firms managing high-value or multi-year contracts routinely pay more for accountants who can handle complexity at scale.
Remote Project Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote project accountant job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote project accountant employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote project accountants?
Companies hiring remote project accountants include SOLV Energy, Jobot, and Oscar Health, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote project accountant roles.
Can you get a remote project accountant job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote project accountant openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote project accountant jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote project accountants on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote project accountant roles.
Which industries hire the most remote project accountants?
Remote project accountant roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Staffing & Recruiting, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire project accountants remotely most consistently.
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