Assistant Corporate Controller Jobs

Assistant Corporate Controller jobs are open across manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and private equity-backed companies, at levels from senior accounting manager to deputy controller, with specializations in consolidations, SEC reporting, and technical accounting. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles157+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCosmo
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type43% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Corporate Controller
CDA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Customer Service
Customer Support
$90k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Corporate Controller
Brivo
Austin, Texas
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Bachelor's degree in finance
201-500

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Corporate Controller
FLRish
San Diego, California
Business Analyst
Business Operations
Finance
$165 - $180/hr
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Corporate Controller
Diamond Environmental Services
San Marcos, California
Accounting
Healthcare Administration
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$150k - $180k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
51-200

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Corporate Controller
RPM Warehouse
Edison, New Jersey
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$150k - $175k/yr
On-Site
201-500

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Assistant Corporate Controller Job Market

Who's Hiring

Cosmo5 open roles
JPMorganChase4 open roles
Hoxton Circle3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Energy
  • Automotive
  • Science & Research

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in assistant corporate controller jobs.

  • CPA license required or actively in progress
  • 7 or more years of progressive accounting experience including public accounting
  • Experience with multi-entity consolidations and intercompany eliminations
  • Proficiency in a major ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting standards including ASC 842 and ASC 606
  • Experience managing or mentoring accounting staff and coordinating the monthly close cycle

Tips for Your Assistant Corporate Controller Job Search

Tailor your resume to consolidations

Hiring managers for assistant corporate controller roles scan for multi-entity consolidation experience within the first glance. Call out the number of legal entities you consolidated, the ERP you used, and whether intercompany eliminations were manual or system-driven.

Highlight your month-end close ownership

Generic 'assisted with close' language won't land interviews. Specify whether you owned the full close, reduced cycle time, or coordinated across subsidiary controllers. Quantify the close timeline you managed and name the reconciliation tools you used.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists assistant corporate controller openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter postings by technical accounting focus

Many assistant corporate controller postings split between operational close ownership and technical accounting like ASC 842 or revenue recognition. Know which you prefer before applying so you can target postings that match your strongest experience and frame your cover letter accordingly.

Prepare for a technical accounting case study

Interviews for this role frequently include a memo-writing exercise or a live walk-through of a complex transaction. Practice drafting a one-page accounting position paper on a lease modification or business combination before your first round.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

Direct reports, ERP ownership, and board-level exposure vary enormously between companies at this title. During offer conversations, clarify whether you'll own consolidations independently or report to a corporate controller who retains that scope, since that affects your path to controller.

Assistant Corporate Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most assistant corporate controllers?

The companies hiring the most assistant corporate controllers right now include Cosmo, JPMorganChase, and Hoxton Circle, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, private equity portfolio companies, and large manufacturers tend to post most consistently at this level.

How many assistant corporate controller jobs are remote?

About 57% of assistant corporate controller openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on close coordination this role requires. Technical accounting and financial reporting sub-specialties tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles that own the physical close or manage on-site accounting teams are more likely to require in-office presence.

How do you become an assistant corporate controller?

Start with a public accounting foundation, ideally in audit at a regional or national firm, then move into an industry accounting manager or senior accounting manager role. Pursue your CPA license and seek out multi-entity consolidation experience. Progress through roles that give you ownership of the full close cycle, technical accounting memos, and direct supervision of staff before targeting assistant corporate controller postings.

Can you get hired as an assistant corporate controller with limited experience?

Moving directly into an assistant corporate controller role without substantial accounting leadership experience is uncommon, but candidates who have owned a full close cycle, managed at least a small team, and handled multi-entity consolidations in a senior accounting manager role can compete effectively. Earning your CPA and gaining exposure to technical accounting topics like lease accounting or revenue recognition accelerates the timeline significantly.

What does the assistant corporate controller interview process look like?

Most processes run three to five rounds. The first is a recruiter or HR screen focused on background and compensation expectations. Second is a hiring manager conversation covering your close experience, team management, and ERP proficiency. Later rounds typically include a technical accounting exercise or case study, a presentation to the CFO or VP of Finance, and a panel with peers or direct reports you would manage.

Where can I find and apply to assistant corporate controller jobs?

You can find and apply to assistant corporate controller jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your consolidations background, technical accounting focus, or industry preference, and apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.

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