Project Accountant

Our Vision & Mission 

We envision a world in which all people have access to high quality and enduring solutions to improve and maintain their health and well-being. MCD Global Health aspires to be a premier partner of choice and a recognized leader, innovator, and trusted partner in healthcare and public health program development, implementation and evaluation. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of people worldwide through enduring, high-quality, cost-effective, and universally accessible public health solutions. MCD operates impactful programs both in the U.S.A. and internationally.   

In anticipation of a potential award focused on strengthening rural health systems through digital health strategies, MCD Global Health is soliciting applications from individuals who are interested and available for employment in early 2026.  MCD offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits program, and a remote-first work environment.  All positions are contingent on confirmation of funding.   

Salary offers may be higher or lower than the anticipated salary listed due to various factors including the successful candidates’ qualifications and geography within or outside of Maine. 

Project Accountant 

Grade Level: 5 

Anticipated Salary: $62,000-$80,000 

Reporting Relationship: Grant Finance Manager 

Reporting to the Grant Finance Manager, the Project Accountant  will work in collaboration with this Manager to implement the project’s infrastructure and systems needed to support the project and the organization’s strategic objectives.  The Project Accountant will be involved with project implementation finances, including start up, close-out, project cost management, reconciliation of project accounts, financial reporting to project staff, financial analysis, data interpretation, and complying with Federal and State reporting requirements. They will collaborate with Finance colleagues in best practice activities to streamline the flow of project-related information and financial data, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and donor policies and procedures. They will also be accountable for assisting the Grant Finance Manager in analyzing project costs and providing financial decision support. The Project Accountant will continually evaluate best industry practices in comparison to internal systems and needed resources, with an eye toward both future project needs and budget realities; they will not have any direct reports.   

LOCATION AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The primary location of this position is remote/home office based. Job responsibilities may require periodic meetings, conferences, training, etc., that necessitate an individual to be in various public places (e.g., hotel conference rooms). Employees may opt for a hybrid arrangement if they are within commuting distance to our Hallowell, ME office.  
  

Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.   

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably in a nonprofit environment, with a strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and GAAP.   

• Knowledge and understanding of the USG Rules and Regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (especially Subpart 31.7)  and 2CFR200.   

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and proficiency in financial software and reporting tools.   

• Solid experience in cradle-to-grave project (donor) finances (particularly USG) including start up, close-out, project cost management, reconciliation of project accounts, financial reporting to donors and project staff, financial analysis, data interpretation, and complying with donor reporting requirements. Strong budgeting and analytical/problem solving skills.   

• Experience assuming a wide range of responsibilities, working with staff who vary in their work styles, and working under pressure, while still providing timely responses to requests and deadlines.    

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to staff.   

• Demonstrated ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.   

Preferred Expertise / Skills   

• Nonprofit experience with a strong preference for someone who has operated in a fast-growing environment that has limited budgets and resources.    

• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT.