Occupation
Controller
A Controller leads an organization's accounting function, typically reporting to the CFO within the finance department of a mid-size to large company. The role centers on ensuring financial reporting complies with GAAP, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, maintaining internal controls, and managing the company's ERP systems for accurate financial data. Controllers are experienced accounting professionals, often CPAs, known for precision and strong command of financial governance.
Duties & responsibilities
- Oversee month-end and period-end close processes and ensure audit readiness
- Maintain internal controls and ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP
- Manage accounting teams and mentor staff on technical accounting matters
- Direct budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across the organization
- Establish and improve accounting processes and financial systems
- Analyze cost accounting, inventory, and operational financial data to support business decisions
- Oversee multi-entity consolidations and complex financial reporting requirements
What Controller roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Controller make?
Too few Controller postings state pay to publish a median yet: 7 of 13 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Controller roles?
13 open Controller roles from 12 employers; the most at Crane Co., Arizent and Beckman Coulter.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Controller in the job market
Last checked October 29, 2026
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- 13
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Open Controller roles (12)
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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Controller
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.
Listed on Beckman Coulter’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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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Likely next role (6)
Where Controllers commonly go next: Chief Financial Officer.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management, Department of Veterans Affairs
Contract · Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $126,384 – $164,301
This is a one-year detail role as the senior financial authority for a Veterans Health Administration network, responsible for enterprise-level financial stewardship, budget planning, compliance, and financial advice to senior leadership. The role suits experienced federal financial managers with deep knowledge of governmental accounting, multi-year forecasting, and the ability to work across large health care organizations.
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Associate Chief Financial Officer
Agriculture, Rural Development
Saint Louis, MO · $204,122 – $216,010
A senior financial leadership role overseeing accounting, audit, and compliance for the USDA's Rural Development loan and grant programs, which manage hundreds of billions in assets. This position reports to the CFO and provides expert financial guidance to agency leadership while directing policy and internal controls across a major federal lending portfolio.
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VP, Finance
Rent the Runway
Full-time · Brooklyn, NY · $238,400 – $275,000
Lead Rent the Runway's financial planning and analysis function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting and strategic initiatives as the business expands beyond its subscription model. This role suits an experienced finance leader comfortable in a fast-paced environment who can partner across departments and drive operational excellence through rigorous financial discipline and planning.
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Head of Finance
Pika Labs
Full-time · Palo Alto, CA · $180,000 – $250,000
A strategic finance leader will oversee all financial operations for an AI-powered creative software company, including accounting, planning, and fundraising support. This role suits experienced finance executives comfortable managing teams and guiding growth-stage startups through scaling and investor relations.
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Head of Finance, FP&A
The Knot
Full-time · New York, NY · $196,000 – $280,000
Lead the global financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis function for a marketplace-based celebration platform connecting millions of couples with wedding vendors annually. This executive role partners with the CFO and board to shape financial strategy, drive performance optimization, and oversee finance transformation across a complex international business.
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Chief Financial Officer
Rothy's
San Francisco, CA · $375,000 – $450,000
Lead all financial, accounting, and strategic functions for a sustainable fashion company, partnering with the CEO and Board to guide global growth, capital allocation, and investor relations. This role suits an experienced CFO who thrives balancing long-term vision with hands-on operational execution in a scaling, multi-channel retail business.
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FINANCIAL MANAGER
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Norfolk, VA · $127,646 – $165,945
This is a senior financial management role within the U.S. Navy's Operational Test and Evaluation Force, requiring deep expertise in defense appropriations law, budget execution, and oversight of multi-year funding portfolios. The position suits experienced financial leaders with a track record in comptroller-level work, regulatory compliance, and advising executive leadership on fiscal strategy.
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Senior Accountant
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Manassas, VA
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Senior Accountant
Action Target
Provo, UT
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management, Department of Veterans Affairs
Contract · Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $126,384 – $164,301
This is a one-year detail role as the senior financial authority for a Veterans Health Administration network, responsible for enterprise-level financial stewardship, budget planning, compliance, and financial advice to senior leadership. The role suits experienced federal financial managers with deep knowledge of governmental accounting, multi-year forecasting, and the ability to work across large health care organizations.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
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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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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Associate Chief Financial Officer
Agriculture, Rural Development
Saint Louis, MO · $204,122 – $216,010
A senior financial leadership role overseeing accounting, audit, and compliance for the USDA's Rural Development loan and grant programs, which manage hundreds of billions in assets. This position reports to the CFO and provides expert financial guidance to agency leadership while directing policy and internal controls across a major federal lending portfolio.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
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Key West, FL · $157,563 – $197,200
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Skills Controller postings ask for
Measured from the 13 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Microsoft Excel6 roles46.2%
- GAAP Compliance4 roles30.8%
- NetSuite3 roles23.1%
Employers hiring Controllers
12 in total, most open roles first.
- Crane Co.2 roles
- AArizent1 role
- Beckman Coulter1 role
- BGBirdy Grey1 role
- BBluefish1 role
- Clarion Partners1 role
- DDDippin' Dots1 role
- Hearst Communications1 role