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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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FLIR Systems
Huntsville, AL
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LSEG
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Controller
Heil Environmental Industries
Fort Payne, AL
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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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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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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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GOE Real Estate Controller
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$132,000 – $168,000
This role manages accounting, reporting, and administration for a global real estate and lease portfolio at a major insurance company, overseeing capital projects, expense allocation, and financial controls. It suits an experienced finance professional with strong U.S. GAAP expertise who can lead process improvements and communicate complex real estate financial insights to senior stakeholders.
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Plant Controller
Adient
West Point, GA
A senior financial leadership role managing plant-level accounting operations, monthly close processes, inventory accounting, and capital asset tracking in an automotive manufacturing setting. Ideal for an experienced accounting professional with manufacturing finance expertise who thrives in complex, data-driven environments and cross-functional collaboration.
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Director, Corporate Controller
Rev
Austin, TX · Remote
Rev seeks a hands-on Director of Corporate Controller to lead its accounting organization while the company scales, owning financial reporting integrity, close processes, and internal controls. This role suits a leader who enjoys mentoring teams and driving operational improvements while partnering across finance, engineering, and other business functions.
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Sr. Director, Assistant Controller
LaunchDarkly
Oakland, CA · $182,600 – $251,020 · Remote
LaunchDarkly is looking for a senior accounting leader to build and scale their global controllership function as the company grows. This role suits an experienced accounting professional who combines deep technical expertise in GAAP and financial reporting with the ability to drive operational improvements and lead cross-functional teams.
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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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