Controller United States

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What the job involves

  • Oversee the month-end close process and ensure timely financial reporting.
  • Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.
  • Manage general ledger accounts and ensure accurate financial data.
  • Lead the annual budgeting process and create financial forecasts.
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll activities.
  • Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets.
  • Partner with operations to analyze performance and improve profitability.
  • Coordinate with external auditors and ensure regulatory compliance.

Summed up from 30 recent Controller job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Financial Reporting 5 in 10 postings
  • Internal Controls 5 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Excel 4 in 10 postings
  • Forecasting 3 in 10 postings
  • US GAAP 3 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • CPA 4 in 10 postings
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 in 25 postings
  • MBA 1 in 35 postings
  • CIMA 1 in 40 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 195 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 1 in 20 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 1 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 8 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 7 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 1 in 200 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 200 postings
  • Bachelor's degree Almost all postings
  • Master's degree 1 in 65 postings

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Is this role in demand?

2,056 open Controller jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $144,900 a year (most between $120k and $175k). See the full salary breakdown

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