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Assistant Controller

An Assistant Controller supports a company's Controller in managing the accounting function, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP. They work closely with ERP systems like SAP or NetSuite to consolidate financial data and prepare statements for senior leadership. This role typically suits an experienced accountant, often a CPA, on a track toward Controller or CFO positions.

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Apply for Assistant Controller at Taylor Morrison on their siteTaylor Morrison

Assistant Controller

Taylor Morrison

Sarasota, FL

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Apply for Assistant Controller at LSEG on their site

Assistant Controller

LSEG

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Where Assistant Controllers commonly go next: Controller.

Apply for Controller at Arizent on their site

Controller

Arizent

New York, NY · $180,000 – $200,000 · Remote

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Apply for Controller at Birdy Grey on their site

Controller

Birdy Grey

United States

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Apply for Controller at Bluefish on their site

Controller

Bluefish

New York, NY

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Apply for Controller at SirsiDynix on their siteSirsiDynix

Controller

SirsiDynix

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Crane Co.

Government Accounting Controller

Crane Co.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

This role leads the finance function at a mid-sized aerospace and defense manufacturing facility, overseeing accounting teams, financial planning, and compliance with defense contractor regulations. It suits an experienced financial leader comfortable with government accounting practices and ready to partner with senior operations leadership.

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Clarion Partners

Controller - Portfolio Accounting

Clarion Partners

NY1MFL15CL · $160,000 – $175,000

Lead the accounting and financial reporting function for a diversified real estate fund managing multiple asset classes and complex investment structures. This role suits experienced accounting professionals with real estate expertise and team management skills who want to advance into a senior financial leadership position at a major investment firm.

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Beckman Coulter

Director - Assistant Global Controller

Beckman Coulter

Full-time · $160,000 – $180,000

This director-level role oversees global financial close, consolidation, and reporting for a Danaher life sciences company, ensuring compliance and working across regional teams to strengthen controls and drive continuous improvement. It suits an experienced accounting leader with multinational corporate or Big 4 background who can manage geographically dispersed teams and navigate complex U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements.

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Apply for Controller at Hearst Communications on their siteHearst Communications

Controller

Hearst Communications

Dallas, TX

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Veo

Associate Controller - Santa Monica, CA

Veo

Full-time · Santa Monica, CA · $150,000 – $190,000

Lead Veo's accounting function as Associate Controller, overseeing financial reporting, close processes, technical accounting, and internal controls while reporting to the CFO. This role suits an experienced accounting leader with deep GAAP expertise and a track record of driving process improvements in high-growth, venture-backed environments.

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Controller

Dippin' Dots

Carrollton, TX · $120,000

This Controller oversees all financial operations at a manufacturing facility for a major snack food company, managing cost accounting, inventory, budgeting, and financial reporting while partnering with plant leadership to drive continuous improvement. The role suits an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.

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From Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, Financial Manager, Financial Reporting Manager, Senior Accountant.

Apply for Senior Accountant at Action Target on their siteAction Target

Senior Accountant

Action Target

Provo, UT

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Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Treasury, Departmental Offices

Washington, DC · $151,661 – $228,000

This executive role leads Treasury Department financial management operations and policy across multiple bureaus, reporting to the Assistant Secretary for Management. It suits experienced federal financial leaders ready to direct large-scale accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting programs at the Senior Executive Service level.

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FINANCIAL MANAGER

U.S. Marine Corps

Stafford, VA · $143,913 – $197,200

A federal financial management role advising senior leadership on budget strategy, resource planning, and organizational finances while supervising a team. This suits experienced financial professionals comfortable with government operations and mentor responsibilities.

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Financial Manager NF-04

United States Army Installation Management Command

Fort Eustis, VA · $90,000 – $110,000

This is a financial management role overseeing budgets, procurement, and fiscal controls at a military installation. It suits someone with substantial experience in government budgeting and financial systems who can lead a finance team and manage complex fund allocations.

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Financial Management Officer

Joint Activities, Department of the Army

Key West, FL · $157,563 – $197,200

A senior financial management role overseeing budget, accounting, and resource planning for a military command, directing a team of specialists and advising leadership on fiscal policy and spending. This suits experienced federal financial managers seeking a Director-level position with significant supervisory and strategic responsibility.

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Deputy Assistant Secretary

Office of Finance and Operations

Washington, DC · $151,661 – $228,000

This Senior Executive Service position leads the Department of Education's financial management operations, overseeing accounting, reporting, audit coordination, and fiscal accountability across a complex federal agency. The role suits experienced financial executives who have managed enterprise-scale accounting systems and internal control programs in government or large organizations.

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Apply for Financial Manager at Office of the Director of National Intelligence on their site

Financial Manager

Office of the Director of National Intelligence

McLean, Virginia · $169,279 – $197,200

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Apply for Senior Accountant at Beckman Coulter on their siteBeckman Coulter

Senior Accountant

Beckman Coulter

Deer Park, Illinois, United States

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Apply for Accounting Manager at Zillow on their siteZillow

Accounting Manager

Zillow

Remote-WA

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Apply for Senior Accountant at Anytime Fitness on their site

Senior Accountant

Anytime Fitness

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