Skill
Internal Controls
Finance and Accounting
Internal controls are the policies, procedures, and checks a company puts in place to safeguard assets, ensure accurate financial reporting, and promote compliance with laws and regulations. Examples include separation of duties, approval hierarchies, reconciliations, and access restrictions to financial systems. Accountants, auditors, and compliance officers design and test these controls, particularly under frameworks like Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) in publicly traded U.S. companies.
Internal Controls in the job market
Last checked October 29, 2026
- Open roles
- 29
- Employers
- 25
- Median pay
- $152,000
- Disclose pay
- 97%
on Career App
hiring for it
from 28 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Internal Controls (29)
Chief Security Risk & Compliance Officer
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
Washington, DC · $151,661 – $228,000
This is a top-level executive role leading risk management, compliance, and security operations across a federal nuclear safety agency. It suits candidates with extensive federal or private-sector leadership experience at senior levels who have managed major organizational programs and can demonstrate executive competencies in areas like budgeting, policy compliance, and leading large teams.
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ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
Naval Sea Systems Command
Crane, IN · $106,437 – $163,514
This federal administrative role oversees budget and funds management operations within a naval research center, directing daily team activities and serving as the central point for financial inquiries and billing processes. It suits someone with financial management or budgeting background who can manage complex workflows, coordinate across departments, and develop internal guidance and training.
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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.
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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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Accountant (Staff/Systems)
Defense Logistics Agency
Fort Belvoir, VA · $121,785 – $158,322
This role supports the Defense Logistics Agency's financial management and audit readiness by reviewing business processes for compliance, developing internal controls, and advising leadership on accounting systems and E2E operations. It suits someone with deep accounting expertise and federal financial systems experience who can navigate complex regulatory requirements and guide process improvements across the organization.
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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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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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Financial Manager (Chief Financial Officer)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Reno, NV · $126,271 – $164,157
This federal financial management role leads all fiscal operations for a complex healthcare organization, advising senior leadership on budget, accounting, financial controls and resource allocation across multiple departments. It suits experienced financial managers comfortable with government regulations, healthcare systems, and supervising large teams in a structured bureaucratic environment.
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FINANCIAL MANAGER (Title 5)
Army National Guard Units
Camp, AR · $106,437 – $138,370
This National Guard financial leadership role oversees budgeting, accounting, and fiscal policy for state military operations, requiring deep expertise in federal fund management and the ability to advise senior leadership on financial strategy. The position suits experienced financial managers comfortable with government compliance, military systems, and the responsibility of managing large federal appropriations.
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Accountant
Defense Health Agency
Full-time · Rome, NY · $106,437 – $158,322
This federal accountant role involves managing financial reporting, analyzing statements and budgets in compliance with accounting standards, and leading period-close processes for a financial operations division. The position also includes designing internal controls, supporting audits, and mentoring junior accounting staff across multiple locations.
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Asked for alongside Internal Controls
Measured from the 29 open roles that name Internal Controls — not from a curated list.
- Financial Reporting8 roles27.6%
- GAAP Compliance5 roles17.2%
- Accounting4 roles13.8%
- Risk Assessment4 roles13.8%
- Budgeting3 roles10.3%
- ChatGPT3 roles10.3%
- Microsoft Excel3 roles10.3%
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)3 roles10.3%
What employers state they pay
Median
$152,000
Middle half
$134,000 – $190,000
From 28 of 29 open roles — the 97% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry3%
- Mid14%
- Senior52%
- Management14%
- Executive17%
From 29 roles whose posting states a level.
Where Internal Controls roles are
Among the 27 of 29 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use Internal Controls
Employers hiring for Internal Controls
25 in total, most open roles first.
- Intuit4 roles
- AUArmy National Guard Units2 roles
- ARAgility Robotics1 role
- AD
- Blue Apron1 role
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.