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Associate Director of Project Finance (Remote - US & Canada)

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Hiring Remotely in United States
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Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
7-7 Annually
Senior level
The Associate Director of Project Finance drives financial excellence through revenue management, forecasting, and project performance analysis in a cross-functional role.
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Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and/or Canada without employer sponsorship. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Candidates must also have prior clinical research experience.

The Associate Director of Project Finance is a senior individual-contributor role responsible for supporting Project Finance leadership in driving financial excellence across revenue management, forecasting, and project-level performance analysis. This role partners closely with cross-functional leaders to deliver high-quality insights, ensure financial accuracy, and support strategic decision-making across the project portfolio.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling and excel skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations. This remote role requires someone who can operate autonomously, influence without authority, and proactively identify opportunities to enhance project financial outcomes.
 

Responsibilities
  • Deliver timely, actionable financial analysis—including revenue trends, profitability by project, utilization insights, and risk/opportunity assessments.

  • Prepare executive-level reporting and presentations for leadership review.

  • Translate complex financial data into clear narratives and recommendations for operational and strategic decisions.

  • Support leadership with ad hoc modeling, strategic initiatives, and process improvement projects.

  • Assist with developing best practices for project financial management, tools, and dashboards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in project finance, FP&A, or similar analytical roles.
  • Must have clinical research experience 
  • Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills; proficiency with financial systems and BI tools.
  • Strong understanding of project-based revenue models (e.g., time & materials, fixed fee, milestone billing).
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
  • Highly organized, dependable, and capable of managing competing deadlines in a remote environment.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Deltek, Workday).


Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and/or Canada without employer sponsorship. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Competencies

  • Strategic and analytical mindset
  • Strong business acumen
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Self-starter with high ownership
  • Ability to work cross-functionally
  • Executive-level communication
  • Continuous improvement orientation

Top Skills

Deltek
Erp Systems
Excel
Financial Modeling
NetSuite
Oracle
SAP
Workday

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