How to hire a finance project manager

How to hire a finance project manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step finance project manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a finance project manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new finance project manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your finance project manager job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a finance project manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a finance project manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a finance project manager that fits the bill.

   This list presents finance project manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Finance Project Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Finance Project Manager	Financial managers are responsible for the financial health of an organization. They produce financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.	$35-72
   Manager Finance Planning And Analysis	A manager finance planning and analysis oversees the daily operations of a company's financial planning department. They typically have administrative duties such as setting goals and guidelines, establishing timelines and budgets, delegating tasks among teams and staff, and reviewing financial reports regularly... Show more	$36-71
   Manager/Finance Accounting	A manager of finance accounting's role is to oversee the financial activities in a company or organization. Their responsibilities revolve around coordinating with other departments to gather financial data, analyze the revenues and expenditures, and develop written reports and presentations... Show more	$31-61

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Financial Analysis
   • Process Improvement
   • Financial Systems
   • Project Plan
   • Risk Management
   • Business Process
   • PMO
   • Project Scope
   • Real Estate
   • Status Reports
   • Financial Project
   • HR
   • Financial Management

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and coordinate all aspect of treasury operations.
   • Manage and implement Hyperion centralize planning/budgeting/forecasting solution.
   • Design all new internal management financial reports during the implementation and develop these reports in the new ERP environment.
   • Team member for ERP and accounting package evaluation and implementation project.
   • Maintain cash and paper flow, including monthly reporting, payroll, and expenses, using QuickBooks.
   • Enhance existing cash flow model and correct Hyperion logic rules as required for acquisitions, disposition and restatements.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your finance project manager job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A finance project manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a finance project manager in Colorado may be lower than in California, and an entry-level finance project manager usually earns less than a senior-level finance project manager. Additionally, a finance project manager with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average finance project manager salary

   $105,050yearly

   $50.50 hourly rate

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   Entry-level finance project manager salary

   $73,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average finance project manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$140,095	$67
   2	New York	$118,450	$57
   3	New Jersey	$110,774	$53
   4	Alaska	$106,763	$51
   5	Massachusetts	$106,760	$51
   6	Texas	$106,487	$51
   7	Washington	$106,299	$51
   8	Connecticut	$101,468	$49
   9	Arizona	$99,952	$48
   10	Delaware	$97,948	$47
   11	Pennsylvania	$97,130	$47
   12	Virginia	$93,077	$45
   13	Wisconsin	$90,222	$43
   14	Ohio	$90,216	$43
   15	Maryland	$87,731	$42
   16	Indiana	$87,583	$42
   17	Illinois	$87,327	$42
   18	Georgia	$85,351	$41
   19	Minnesota	$84,691	$41
   20	District of Columbia	$84,461	$41

   Average finance project manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$161,563	$77.67	447
   2	Google	$150,522	$72.37	342
   3	Apple	$146,291	$70.33	43
   4	PayPal	$138,963	$66.81	16
   5	Crown Castle International	$134,925	$64.87	6
   6	American Tower	$131,248	$63.10
   7	Pinterest	$126,924	$61.02	6
   8	Enphase Energy	$126,213	$60.68
   9	Starbucks	$124,515	$59.86	5
   10	JCPenney	$123,554	$59.40	4
   11	Morgan Stanley	$121,836	$58.58	77
   12	City National Bank	$121,090	$58.22	52
   13	Bank of the West	$120,482	$57.92
   14	Barclays	$120,440	$57.90	4
   15	HP	$119,662	$57.53	5
   16	Justworks	$115,125	$55.35	3
   17	Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority	$114,525	$55.06
   18	General Electric	$113,857	$54.74	302
   19	Agilent Technologies	$113,530	$54.58	3
   20	Groupon	$111,536	$53.62

4. Writing a finance project manager job description

   A job description for a finance project manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a finance project manager job description:

   Finance project manager job description example

   Work type: Full Time
   School/Department: Controller Grade: Grade 12 Categories: Finance/Accounting Job Type: Officer of Administration Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range: Position Summary
   
   Finance and Compliance Manager is responsible for assisting the Sponsored Projects Finance Team with the financial administration of a diverse portfolio of private and public grants and contracts of varied complexity, ensuring that they are administered in a fiscally responsible manner, complying with all applicable rules and regulations established by both the sponsor agency and the University.
   
   Responsibilities
   Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial data, assisting in the preparation of financial reports and billings to sponsors, tracking receipt of funding and receivables (aging and uncollectable),collecting accounts receivable for accounts, and participating in account close-out; Provides institutional oversight by monitoring the allowable and appropriate recording of expenses to sponsored projects and the general ledger in order to ensure compliance with generally acceptable accounting principles (GAAP) and sponsor reporting requirements; Prepares required close-out documents for grants and/or contracts, including contractors' releases and assignments; Reviews sponsoring agency policies, regulatory documents and other literature related to sponsored project financial administration to maintain familiarity with granting and contracting agency policies and revisions. Responsible for customer service, a core mission of the department, by identifying internal and external customers and providing them with the appropriate support regarding sponsored project financial administration and general ledger accounting. Assists management in identifying opportunities to streamline and improve processes, providing input for automating processes, and actively implementing changes, as needed. Maintains records in accordance with internal procedures, demonstrating compliance with sponsor regulations concerning equipment, project expenditures and other fiscal concerns, and interacts with auditors during their reviews. Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
   Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent Minimum of three years' related accounting experience required Preferred Qualifications
   CPA preferred Experience with grant accounting and/or fund accounting preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of research administration / grants management and accounting business processes preferred. Other Requirements
   Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required. Must be comfortable working with databases and computerized financial systems. Must be able to identify priorities within multiple assignments in a high-pressured, short-deadline environment, and be able to work with diplomacy and efficiency in such an environment. Must be able to demonstrate excellent organizational, analytical, critical thinking, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. In addition, the successful candidate must be able to work well with all levels of employees, be flexible in nature, have sound judgment with an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization. Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
   
   Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
   
   Applications open: Sep 21 2022Eastern Daylight Time
   Applications close:

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5. Post your job

   To find finance project managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any finance project managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level finance project managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your finance project manager job on Zippia to find and recruit finance project manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit finance project managers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new finance project manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the finance project manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new finance project manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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