Mid Level Assistant Corporate Controller Jobs
Mid level assistant corporate controller jobs go to finance professionals ready to own consolidation cycles, lead variance analysis, and guide junior staff with limited day-to-day oversight. Openings run across Chemicals & Materials and Staffing & Recruiting, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Cosmo, Jobot, and Belle Aire Creations hiring at this level now.
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COSMO develops family-focused technology, including kids' smartwatches and connected parent apps that help families stay safely connected. Working at the intersection of connected devices and consumer technology, the team is building products designed to support day-to-day family life with practical, reliable tools.
As Corporate Controller, you will own a broad accounting scope and help build the financial foundation to support the company's continued growth. This role is central to ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, thoughtful planning, and scalable systems across a business that combines subscription revenue with hardware, accessories, and connected services.
Responsibilities
- Own the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll accounting, capital assets, and inventory valuation.
- Lead an accurate, timely month-end close with clear checklists, deadlines, and review controls.
- Deliver monthly financial statements, management reporting, and ad hoc analysis for executives.
- Coordinate with external audit and tax partners and oversee sales and use tax compliance.
- Own GAAP accounting for subscription revenue, hardware, accessories, deferred revenue, promotions, and bundled arrangements under ASC 606.
- Apply relevant guidance to software and development costs, including capitalization, documentation, amortization, impairment reviews, and research expense treatment.
- Build annual budgets, rolling forecasts, cash flow forecasts, variance analyses, growth scenarios, and long-term forecasts.
- Select, implement, and improve accounting systems, ERP and billing platforms, and reporting tools.
- Establish scalable accounting policies, internal controls, and documentation.
- Supervise and develop one direct report, manage third-party accounting resources, and help determine the appropriate mix of internal and outsourced support.
- Potentially partner with the PEO and external HR provider on payroll and HR matters, depending on experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting is minimum requirement
- 4 to 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and financial reporting ownership
- Direct experience accounting for a material amount of subscription revenue
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and software and R&D cost capitalization
- Hands-on experience with P&L forecasting, cash forecasting, and budgeting
- Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems
Preferred
- CPA license or active progress toward one
- Background in technology, consumer electronics, wearables, or hardware plus software businesses
- Experience with e-commerce channels, including Amazon and Shopify
- Experience in a high-growth or scaling environment, such as a startup or mid-sized company
- Experience managing outsourced accounting providers and building out an in-house finance team
- Experience working with a PEO and managing payroll and HR operations
- Experience with QuickBooks and accounting system or ERP implementations, including platform migrations
BENEFITS
Why you’ll love working here:
- Progressive benefit offerings including medical, dental and vision benefits with the option of a 100% employer-paid premium plan for employee coverage
- Flexible remote work culture
- Generous time off
- Competitive salary of $120,000-$140,000 annually
INTRODUCTION
COSMO develops family-focused technology, including kids' smartwatches and connected parent apps that help families stay safely connected. Working at the intersection of connected devices and consumer technology, the team is building products designed to support day-to-day family life with practical, reliable tools.
As Corporate Controller, you will own a broad accounting scope and help build the financial foundation to support the company's continued growth. This role is central to ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, thoughtful planning, and scalable systems across a business that combines subscription revenue with hardware, accessories, and connected services.
Responsibilities
- Own the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll accounting, capital assets, and inventory valuation.
- Lead an accurate, timely month-end close with clear checklists, deadlines, and review controls.
- Deliver monthly financial statements, management reporting, and ad hoc analysis for executives.
- Coordinate with external audit and tax partners and oversee sales and use tax compliance.
- Own GAAP accounting for subscription revenue, hardware, accessories, deferred revenue, promotions, and bundled arrangements under ASC 606.
- Apply relevant guidance to software and development costs, including capitalization, documentation, amortization, impairment reviews, and research expense treatment.
- Build annual budgets, rolling forecasts, cash flow forecasts, variance analyses, growth scenarios, and long-term forecasts.
- Select, implement, and improve accounting systems, ERP and billing platforms, and reporting tools.
- Establish scalable accounting policies, internal controls, and documentation.
- Supervise and develop one direct report, manage third-party accounting resources, and help determine the appropriate mix of internal and outsourced support.
- Potentially partner with the PEO and external HR provider on payroll and HR matters, depending on experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting is minimum requirement
- 4 to 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and financial reporting ownership
- Direct experience accounting for a material amount of subscription revenue
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and software and R&D cost capitalization
- Hands-on experience with P&L forecasting, cash forecasting, and budgeting
- Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems
Preferred
- CPA license or active progress toward one
- Background in technology, consumer electronics, wearables, or hardware plus software businesses
- Experience with e-commerce channels, including Amazon and Shopify
- Experience in a high-growth or scaling environment, such as a startup or mid-sized company
- Experience managing outsourced accounting providers and building out an in-house finance team
- Experience working with a PEO and managing payroll and HR operations
- Experience with QuickBooks and accounting system or ERP implementations, including platform migrations
BENEFITS
Why you’ll love working here:
- Progressive benefit offerings including medical, dental and vision benefits with the option of a 100% employer-paid premium plan for employee coverage
- Flexible remote work culture
- Generous time off
- Competitive salary of $120,000-$140,000 annually
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Mid Level Assistant Corporate Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level assistant corporate controller job?
Position your existing experience around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you led the full close cycle, managed reconciliations independently, or improved a reporting process. Applications that show you've coordinated across departments, taken accountability for accuracy under deadlines, and communicated results to management stand out at this level. Lead with measurable outcomes rather than task lists.
Which companies hire mid level assistant corporate controllers?
Companies hiring mid level assistant corporate controllers right now include Cosmo, Jobot, and Belle Aire Creations, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Mid-size and large companies with dedicated accounting teams tend to hire at this level, particularly those managing multi-entity structures or going through growth that requires stronger internal controls.
Are there remote mid level assistant corporate controller jobs?
Yes, though remote availability varies by employer and industry. About 67% of mid level assistant corporate controller openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader accounting team flexibility. Roles tied to audit coordination, consolidated reporting, or ERP-based workflows are most likely to offer hybrid arrangements, while positions with heavy cross-functional interaction often remain on-site.
How do I move up to a mid level assistant corporate controller role?
Moving into a mid level role typically means deepening your technical foundation in areas like consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and variance analysis while taking on progressively larger scopes of work. Demonstrating ownership of a full close cycle, earning a CPA, and showing you can coordinate with auditors or FP&A teams without close supervision signals readiness for mid level responsibility to most hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most mid level assistant corporate controllers?
Mid Level assistant corporate controller roles concentrate in Chemicals & Materials and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to have the multi-entity structures, compliance requirements, and transaction volume that make a dedicated assistant controller at this experience level a business necessity rather than a discretionary hire.