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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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Assistant Controller
Taylor Morrison
Sarasota, FL
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Assistant Controller
LSEG
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Controller
Arizent
New York, NY · $180,000 – $200,000 · Remote
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Controller
Birdy Grey
United States
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Controller
Bluefish
New York, NY
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SirsiDynix
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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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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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Controller
Hearst Communications
Dallas, TX
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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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