Associate Controller Jobs

Associate Controller jobs are open across manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and private equity, covering specializations in financial reporting, cost accounting, and internal controls, from early-career to senior associate levels. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles43
Top stateDelaware
Top employerJPMorganChase
Top cityNewark, DE
Work type79% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Product Controller - Credit Risk Senior Associate, Card Services
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Product Controller - Credit Risk Senior Associate, Card Services
JPMorganChase
Wilmington, Delaware
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Associate Vice President & Controller
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Associate Vice President & Controller
The College of Wooster
Wooster, Ohio
Business Development
Corporate Development & M&A
Investment Operations
Procurement & Purchasing
$149k - $154k/yr
On-Site
501-1,000

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Associate Director, Financial Controller - NBAS Finance (Onsite)
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Associate Director, Financial Controller - NBAS Finance (Onsite)
Pratt & Whitney
North Berwick, Maine
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$157k - $299k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Controller Associate
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Controller Associate
International Paper
California
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$65k - $96k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Associate Controller, University of Fairbanks, Ak
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Associate Controller, University of Fairbanks, Ak
Chartwells Higher Education
Fairbanks, Alaska
Accounting
Business Operations
Project Management
$65k - $70k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Associate Controller Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • JPMorganChase20
  • Minnehaha Country Club4
  • Schneider Electric2
  • James Madison University2
  • Chartwells Higher Education2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Fintech
  • Food & Beverage
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in associate controller jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with CPA preferred
  • Three to five years of progressive accounting or close experience
  • Hands-on proficiency with at least one major ERP such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle
  • Demonstrated ownership of month-end, quarter-end, or year-end close processes
  • Experience preparing or reviewing financial statements under GAAP
  • Familiarity with internal controls, SOX compliance, or audit support procedures

Tips for Your Associate Controller Job Search

Tailor your resume to close requirements

Associate controller postings almost always list specific ERP systems and close processes by name. Match your resume's language to what each posting says, whether that's month-end close, intercompany reconciliations, or revenue recognition under ASC 606.

Highlight your close cycle contributions

Hiring managers want to know exactly where you sit in the close process. Specify the number of legal entities you consolidated, the accounts you owned, and whether you reduced close time, so reviewers can place you immediately.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists associate 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 ERP depth

Many associate controller roles are built around one ERP, often NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle. Filter your search by the system you know best, since employers frequently screen out candidates who lack hands-on configuration or close experience in their platform.

Prepare a technical case for the interview

Expect at least one scenario question on a reconciliation discrepancy, a revenue recognition judgment call, or a consolidation adjustment. Walk through your actual decision process, not a textbook answer, and name the accounts and entries you touched.

Negotiate using total compensation data

Before your offer conversation, review BLS data for accountants and auditors in your metro and ask the recruiter to break out the bonus structure and equity separately. Associate controller offers frequently carry a performance bonus that meaningfully changes total compensation.

Associate Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most associate controllers?

The companies hiring the most associate controllers right now include JPMorganChase, Minnehaha Country Club, and Schneider Electric, with the largest share of openings in Delaware, New York, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with consistent associate controller demand include manufacturing, healthcare systems, and private equity-backed companies managing multi-entity consolidations.

How many associate controller jobs are remote?

About 21% of associate controller openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of close cycles and audit support. Roles focused on financial reporting and technical accounting tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions with treasury, inventory, or operational accounting responsibilities more often require on-site presence.

How do you become an associate controller?

Start by earning a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then pursue your CPA license, which most employers treat as a strong differentiator at this level. Build two to four years of experience in public accounting or a corporate close role, develop proficiency in at least one ERP, and take on progressively larger close responsibilities such as consolidations or multi-entity reporting before targeting associate controller postings.

Can you get hired as an associate controller with limited experience?

Some employers will hire candidates with two to three years of relevant accounting experience if they hold an active CPA or have strong public accounting exposure. Targeting smaller companies, private equity portfolio companies, or organizations undergoing rapid growth increases your chances, since these employers often promote from within or accept candidates who can grow into the full scope of the role.

What does the associate controller interview process look like?

Most associate controller processes run three to four rounds. An initial call with HR or a recruiter covers your background and timeline. A technical interview with the controller or CFO focuses on close processes, reconciliation judgment calls, and ERP experience. A final round often includes a case study or a conversation with senior finance leadership, and sometimes a brief skills assessment covering journal entries or variance analysis.

Where can I find and apply to associate controller jobs?

You can find and apply to associate controller jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry background, and ERP proficiency, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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