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CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm whose purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 9,000 people, 120 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
About the role:
CLA is looking to hire an Assistant Controller for our SLG Client Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) Practice in Massachusetts. Our CAAS service helps our clients transform their business with a collaborative approach that allows them to seamlessly mitigate risk, overcome challenges, meet deadlines, and identify personnel to help them with their workforce needs.
As an Assistant Controller, you will:
- Perform Assistant Controller functions as part of the client’s accounting services team and manage these functions for your clients.
- Act as a consultant and advisor to your clients on best practices for accounting and finance-related engagements.
- Provide project management expertise by managing multiple clients, work, and deadlines.
- Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations.
- Foster and build opportunities for our clients, communities, and people.
- Become an industry professional and attend industry-leading events and training.
- Maintain knowledge of the client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
What you will need:
- 4 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required.
- Experience in Massachusetts Government is strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
- MUNIX experience strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in accounting software, e.g. QuickBooks, Intacct, Great Plains, Yardi, MRI, Timberline, Sage, Foundations, Xero, Peoplesoft.
Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is: $93,000.00 – $152,000.00
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Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm whose purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 9,000 people, 120 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
About the role:
CLA is looking to hire an Assistant Controller for our SLG Client Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) Practice in Massachusetts. Our CAAS service helps our clients transform their business with a collaborative approach that allows them to seamlessly mitigate risk, overcome challenges, meet deadlines, and identify personnel to help them with their workforce needs.
As an Assistant Controller, you will:
- Perform Assistant Controller functions as part of the client’s accounting services team and manage these functions for your clients.
- Act as a consultant and advisor to your clients on best practices for accounting and finance-related engagements.
- Provide project management expertise by managing multiple clients, work, and deadlines.
- Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations.
- Foster and build opportunities for our clients, communities, and people.
- Become an industry professional and attend industry-leading events and training.
- Maintain knowledge of the client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
What you will need:
- 4 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required.
- Experience in Massachusetts Government is strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
- MUNIX experience strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in accounting software, e.g. QuickBooks, Intacct, Great Plains, Yardi, MRI, Timberline, Sage, Foundations, Xero, Peoplesoft.
Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is: $93,000.00 – $152,000.00
LI-PK1
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Robert Half7
- Jobot6
- Coinbase3
- Metropolis Employee Services3
- Rosendin Electric3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services17
- Education11
- Technology & Software10
- Manufacturing9
- Investment & Asset Management8
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant controller jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with CPA license preferred
- Three to seven years of progressive accounting or public audit experience
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle
- Demonstrated ownership of the full month-end and year-end close cycle
- Experience preparing or reviewing financial statements under U.S. GAAP
- Strong working knowledge of internal controls, reconciliations, and audit support
Tips for Your Assistant Controller Job Search
Tailor your resume to the close
Hiring managers for assistant controller roles look for ownership of the monthly close cycle. Quantify how many entities you consolidated, how many days you cut from the close, or the volume of journal entries you reviewed to make your resume stand out.
Highlight your ERP experience explicitly
Don't just list NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle as a bullet. Name the modules you worked in, the size of the company you supported, and whether you were involved in any implementation or migration. Vague ERP mentions get filtered out fast.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant controller openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your industry background
Assistant controller roles vary significantly by sector. A manufacturing company wants cost accounting expertise, while a SaaS firm prioritizes revenue recognition under ASC 606. Filter your search by industry and read the job description closely before applying.
Prepare a concrete close process walkthrough
Interviewers almost always ask you to walk through your month-end close. Prepare a crisp two-minute answer covering your timeline, who you coordinate with, how you handle last-minute accruals, and how you validate the trial balance before sign-off.
Negotiate using total compensation, not base alone
Assistant controller offers often include a bonus tied to close accuracy or audit outcomes. Ask your recruiter whether the bonus is discretionary or formula-based, and factor that into any counter-offer conversation before accepting or declining.
Assistant Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant controllers?
The companies hiring the most assistant controllers right now include Robert Half, Jobot, and Coinbase, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to be highest at mid-market companies undergoing growth, acquisition activity, or a CFO transition.
How many assistant controller jobs are remote?
About 18% of assistant controller openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more flexible senior accounting roles available. Fully remote positions are most common in companies with distributed operations or a cloud-based ERP, where close coordination can happen asynchronously across time zones.
How do you become an assistant controller?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then build three to five years in either public accounting or a corporate accounting role where you own part of the close cycle. Pursue your CPA license, which most employers require or strongly prefer. Move into a senior accountant or accounting manager role to gain close ownership, then apply to assistant controller positions once you can demonstrate full-cycle close management and financial statement preparation experience.
Can you get hired as an assistant controller with limited experience?
Breaking in with limited experience is possible if you've owned the close in a smaller company, even informally. Employers at early-stage or single-entity businesses sometimes hire candidates who managed the full accounting function without the title. Completing your CPA exam, gaining exposure to consolidations or multi-entity reporting, and stepping into an interim controller role during a vacancy are the fastest ways to close the experience gap without a traditional path.
What does the assistant controller interview process look like?
Most processes start with a phone screen from HR focused on your close experience and ERP background, followed by a technical interview with the controller or CFO. Expect to walk through your month-end close process in detail, explain how you've handled audit requests, and discuss how you manage deadlines across competing priorities. A final round often includes a conversation with the CEO or a panel, and some employers add a short technical exercise covering reconciliations or journal entry review.
Where can I find and apply to assistant controller jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant controller jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing from the same place, without having to track down separate company career pages or applications.
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