Comptroller Jobs
Comptroller jobs are open across government agencies, healthcare systems, higher education, and corporate finance, from staff and assistant comptroller to chief comptroller and VP of finance, with specializations in fund accounting, governmental reporting, and internal controls. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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POSITION SUMMARY
This is advanced professional accounting and supervisory work in the application of accounting principles and methods in the preparation, maintenance, analysis and control of financial records. Employees in this class are responsible for supervising a large staff of subordinate professional accountants and clerical employees engaged in accounting work for complex fiscal activities. Emphasis of the work is on supervision of major fiscal operations for a department including developing procedures and techniques necessary to carry out financial activities, preparation of budgets, accounting for revenues and disbursements, and preparation of complex fiscal reports. Responsibilities include coordinating accounting activities with other governmental accounting units and implementation of specialized accounting systems and reports. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment and professional knowledge of accounting principles, theories and practices as well as knowledge of governmental accounting procedures. Supervision is exercised over professional and clerical personnel through review of records and reports for adherence to established accounting principles, practices and procedures. General supervision is received from an administrative or professional superior who reviews work for attainment of desired results, adherence to professional accounting standards and program effectiveness. Completed work is also subject to periodic internal and external audit.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate professional and clerical employees in a large accounting operation engaged in recording and classifying accounting transactions, maintaining and reconciling journals, ledgers and other fiscal records, preparing and analyzing periodic financial statements, reports, summaries, schedules and tabulations, revenue and expenditure reporting, budgetary calculations, recording accounts receivable and accounts payable, and bank account reconciliations.
- Develops and supervises the installation of new and revised accounting systems and procedures in order to improve efficiency in financial reporting, coordinates efforts with other departmental officials.
- Assists internal auditors and outside auditors in the examination of departmental accounting activities and preparation of audit working papers; initiates corrective action as the result of audit findings to improve financial operations, statements and controls.
- Assists agencies funded under Federal grants with preparation of audit responses to reports generated by internal and external auditors; visits agencies and reviews exceptions noted by auditors and reviews agency responses for completeness and advises on additional required information.
- Prepares and coordinates department budget requests; reviews preparation of specialized budget documents; supervises the preparation of a variety of complex financial statements requiring considerable knowledge of computerized accounting systems and departmental operations; assists subordinates with difficult or unusual problems.
- Assigns and supervises pre-audits of all invoices submitted as direct payment bills to determine validity, purpose of expenditure and proper appropriation coding.
- Provides for and supervises the maintenance of the general ledger including the posting of journal entries from subsidiary ledger accounts and preparation of the balance sheet.
- Coordinates accounting activities with other departmental operations and other county departments; trains subordinates; assists in making decisions on the development and implementation of new policies and procedures.
- Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance. Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of professional accounting principles and practices, office management, and the development, installation and maintenance of government accounting systems.
- Thorough knowledge of the sources of information, accounting techniques and organization of information used in the preparation of fiscal reports, statements, schedules and summaries.
- Thorough knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in the preparation of detailed and complex accounting statements and documents. Thorough knowledge of Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations relating to financial records of county departments and agencies funded by Federal grants.
- Thorough knowledge of the financial and operating activities of the department or agency of assignment.
- Considerable knowledge of the general principles of public financial administration including budgetary processes and reporting requirements.
- Considerable knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
- Knowledge of office methods and procedures and familiarity with the use of standard office equipment.
- Ability to supervise a large staff of professional and clerical employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
- Ability to analyze complex accounting processes and problems and make changes to improve operations and resolve problems.
- Ability to supervise preparation of complete and accurate accounting reports and statements of considerable complexity.
- Ability to design, develop and supervise the implementation of revised and new accounting procedures, techniques and systems.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex governmental procedures and regulations related to accounting requirements applicable to the organization of assignment.
- Ability to participate effectively in the formulation of departmental policies and procedures.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Primarily office-based, with potential for remote or hybrid work (as approved by Manager), depending on organizational policy, position, and job duties. These arrangements are subject to change at any time.
NOTE
This description is a representative summary of major job duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Recruitment Notes
POSITION SUMMARY
This is advanced professional accounting and supervisory work in the application of accounting principles and methods in the preparation, maintenance, analysis and control of financial records. Employees in this class are responsible for supervising a large staff of subordinate professional accountants and clerical employees engaged in accounting work for complex fiscal activities. Emphasis of the work is on supervision of major fiscal operations for a department including developing procedures and techniques necessary to carry out financial activities, preparation of budgets, accounting for revenues and disbursements, and preparation of complex fiscal reports. Responsibilities include coordinating accounting activities with other governmental accounting units and implementation of specialized accounting systems and reports. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment and professional knowledge of accounting principles, theories and practices as well as knowledge of governmental accounting procedures. Supervision is exercised over professional and clerical personnel through review of records and reports for adherence to established accounting principles, practices and procedures. General supervision is received from an administrative or professional superior who reviews work for attainment of desired results, adherence to professional accounting standards and program effectiveness. Completed work is also subject to periodic internal and external audit.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate professional and clerical employees in a large accounting operation engaged in recording and classifying accounting transactions, maintaining and reconciling journals, ledgers and other fiscal records, preparing and analyzing periodic financial statements, reports, summaries, schedules and tabulations, revenue and expenditure reporting, budgetary calculations, recording accounts receivable and accounts payable, and bank account reconciliations.
- Develops and supervises the installation of new and revised accounting systems and procedures in order to improve efficiency in financial reporting, coordinates efforts with other departmental officials.
- Assists internal auditors and outside auditors in the examination of departmental accounting activities and preparation of audit working papers; initiates corrective action as the result of audit findings to improve financial operations, statements and controls.
- Assists agencies funded under Federal grants with preparation of audit responses to reports generated by internal and external auditors; visits agencies and reviews exceptions noted by auditors and reviews agency responses for completeness and advises on additional required information.
- Prepares and coordinates department budget requests; reviews preparation of specialized budget documents; supervises the preparation of a variety of complex financial statements requiring considerable knowledge of computerized accounting systems and departmental operations; assists subordinates with difficult or unusual problems.
- Assigns and supervises pre-audits of all invoices submitted as direct payment bills to determine validity, purpose of expenditure and proper appropriation coding.
- Provides for and supervises the maintenance of the general ledger including the posting of journal entries from subsidiary ledger accounts and preparation of the balance sheet.
- Coordinates accounting activities with other departmental operations and other county departments; trains subordinates; assists in making decisions on the development and implementation of new policies and procedures.
- Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance. Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of professional accounting principles and practices, office management, and the development, installation and maintenance of government accounting systems.
- Thorough knowledge of the sources of information, accounting techniques and organization of information used in the preparation of fiscal reports, statements, schedules and summaries.
- Thorough knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in the preparation of detailed and complex accounting statements and documents. Thorough knowledge of Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations relating to financial records of county departments and agencies funded by Federal grants.
- Thorough knowledge of the financial and operating activities of the department or agency of assignment.
- Considerable knowledge of the general principles of public financial administration including budgetary processes and reporting requirements.
- Considerable knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
- Knowledge of office methods and procedures and familiarity with the use of standard office equipment.
- Ability to supervise a large staff of professional and clerical employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
- Ability to analyze complex accounting processes and problems and make changes to improve operations and resolve problems.
- Ability to supervise preparation of complete and accurate accounting reports and statements of considerable complexity.
- Ability to design, develop and supervise the implementation of revised and new accounting procedures, techniques and systems.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex governmental procedures and regulations related to accounting requirements applicable to the organization of assignment.
- Ability to participate effectively in the formulation of departmental policies and procedures.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Primarily office-based, with potential for remote or hybrid work (as approved by Manager), depending on organizational policy, position, and job duties. These arrangements are subject to change at any time.
NOTE
This description is a representative summary of major job duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.
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The qualifications that appear most often in comptroller jobs.
- CPA license or active CPA candidacy strongly preferred
- 7 or more years of progressive accounting or finance experience
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Workday Financials
- Experience preparing or reviewing GAAP and GASB financial statements
- Strong knowledge of internal controls, SOX compliance, or single-audit requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
Tips for Your Comptroller Job Search
Tailor your resume for fund accounting
Comptroller postings in government and nonprofit sectors emphasize fund accounting and GASB standards. Lead your resume with specific fund types you've managed and any CAFR or single-audit experience, not just general accounting duties.
Highlight your ERP implementation history
Many comptroller searches prioritize candidates who have led or participated in ERP migrations. Call out the specific system, the scope of the rollout, and what you owned, whether that was chart of accounts redesign, testing, or training.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists comptroller openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by budget authority level
Comptroller roles differ sharply by the size of the budget you'll oversee. Filter your search by organization size and read each job description for the total budget figure to avoid applying to roles that are either too junior or too senior for your experience.
Prepare technical examples for case-style interviews
Comptroller interviews frequently include scenario questions on closing-process breakdowns, audit findings, or internal control gaps. Prepare two or three concrete examples where you identified a material weakness and walked it through to resolution.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Before accepting, clarify whether the role owns treasury, tax, and external audit relationships or only the close and reporting cycle. The title means different things at different organizations, and your leverage is highest before you sign.
Comptroller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most comptrollers?
The companies hiring the most comptrollers right now include Miami Dade County, Tribal One, and Acute Talent, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, New York, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Government agencies, university systems, and large healthcare networks tend to post the most openings at any given time.
How many comptroller jobs are remote?
About 25% of comptroller openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by sector. Roles focused on financial reporting, budget analysis, and policy oversight tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility, while positions with direct responsibility for cash management or on-site audit coordination are more likely to require in-office presence.
How do you become a comptroller?
Start with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and build several years of experience in general ledger, financial close, and financial statement preparation. Earning a CPA license significantly strengthens your candidacy. Progress through senior accountant or accounting manager roles, take on supervisory responsibility, and demonstrate experience managing audits and internal controls before targeting comptroller openings.
Can I get a comptroller job with little experience?
Most comptroller postings require substantial accounting experience, but entry points exist if you focus on assistant comptroller or deputy comptroller roles, particularly in smaller government agencies or nonprofits. Building expertise in a specific area like governmental fund accounting or grant compliance can differentiate you from general accounting candidates and open doors earlier in your career.
What does the comptroller interview process look like?
The process typically involves an initial screening call with HR, followed by a technical interview with the CFO or finance leadership that covers financial close processes, audit experience, and internal controls knowledge. A final round often includes a panel with department heads or a brief case exercise. Government comptroller searches may also require a written assessment or civil service evaluation step.
Where can I find and apply to comptroller jobs?
You can find and apply to comptroller jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search by location, sector, or seniority level to find roles that fit your background, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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