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Controller jobs are open across manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, technology, and nonprofits, at every level from assistant controller to divisional and corporate controller, with specializations in financial reporting, cost accounting, and revenue recognition. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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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 8,500 people, 130 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 seeking a Controller to join our State and Local Government (SLG) Client Consulting and Outsourcing team, supporting clients throughout New York State.
This role will primarily involve on-site support for clients located in Western Upstate New York, with the flexibility to work remotely on an occasional basis, depending on client needs and project requirements.
Our SLG outsourcing service helps our clients transform their governmental entity 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 a Controller, you will:
- Act as the Controller for the designated clients you service.
- Take on the role of 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 and attend industry-leading events and trainings.
- Maintain knowledge of the client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
- Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
What you will need:
- Six years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required. Experience with state and local government municipalities strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
- CPA certification preferred but not required.
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
- Grants Management Experience preferred.
- Knowledge of MUNIS preferred and/or other commonly used municipal software packages.
- Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required.
- This position requires frequent travel to/from client sites and may require occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings, and/or other business-related purposes.
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.
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.
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 8,500 people, 130 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 seeking a Controller to join our State and Local Government (SLG) Client Consulting and Outsourcing team, supporting clients throughout New York State.
This role will primarily involve on-site support for clients located in Western Upstate New York, with the flexibility to work remotely on an occasional basis, depending on client needs and project requirements.
Our SLG outsourcing service helps our clients transform their governmental entity 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 a Controller, you will:
- Act as the Controller for the designated clients you service.
- Take on the role of 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 and attend industry-leading events and trainings.
- Maintain knowledge of the client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
- Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
What you will need:
- Six years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required. Experience with state and local government municipalities strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
- CPA certification preferred but not required.
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
- Grants Management Experience preferred.
- Knowledge of MUNIS preferred and/or other commonly used municipal software packages.
- Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required.
- This position requires frequent travel to/from client sites and may require occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings, and/or other business-related purposes.
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.
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
- Jobot48
- Your Part-Time Controller22
- Robert Half20
- Goldman Sachs18
- Standish Management18
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services83
- Manufacturing83
- Investment & Asset Management52
- Staffing & Recruiting51
- Technology & Software47
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in controller jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with a CPA license strongly preferred
- Five or more years of progressive accounting experience including supervisory responsibility
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Workday
- Experience with monthly close processes, financial statement preparation, and consolidations
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting standards including ASC 606 and ASC 842
- Strong Excel skills including financial modeling, pivot tables, and data reconciliation
Tips for Your Controller Job Search
Tailor your resume to close requirements
Controller job listings almost always name specific requirements like ASC 842 lease accounting or multi-entity consolidations. Pull those exact phrases from each posting and weave them into your bullet points so your resume clears automated screening.
Lead with close cycle metrics
Hiring managers prioritize candidates who can shrink the monthly close. Quantify your close cycle improvements in days rather than percentages, and place that figure in your resume summary so it appears before a recruiter scrolls.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists controller openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your industry and seniority and apply directly to each listing without jumping between sites.
Filter by ERP system to match faster
Employers screening for NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or Workday experience often filter candidates before the first interview. Search openings by the ERP named in the listing and prioritize the ones that match your hands-on system experience.
Prepare a technical interview case study
Many controller interviews include a scenario round covering revenue recognition under ASC 606 or intercompany elimination entries. Prepare one concrete example from your own close process that you can walk through step by step without notes.
Negotiate beyond base when you receive an offer
Controller offers often include a signing bonus tied to a stay period, a CPA or CMA exam reimbursement clause, or a performance review accelerator. Ask about each one separately rather than treating the base as the whole package.
Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most controllers?
The companies hiring the most controllers right now include Jobot, Your Part-Time Controller, and Robert Half, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in manufacturing, healthcare systems, and private-equity-backed businesses that need hands-on financial leadership.
How many controller jobs are remote?
About 19% of controller openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with remote availability highest in roles focused on financial reporting, consolidation, and systems implementation rather than plant or operational accounting, which typically require an on-site presence to manage plant-level inventory and cost cycles.
How do you become a controller?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then pursue a CPA license, which most employers treat as the baseline credential. Build experience through staff and senior accountant roles that involve close ownership, audit coordination, and financial statement preparation. Move into an accounting manager or assistant controller position where you supervise a team and own the full close cycle before targeting controller roles.
Can I get hired as a controller without much experience?
Getting hired as a controller without deep experience is difficult because most employers require candidates who have already owned a monthly close end to end. Your best path is to seek an assistant controller or accounting manager title first, volunteer to lead close process improvements, and document measurable results like reduced close days or eliminated reconciliation errors that you can reference in applications.
What does the controller interview process look like?
Controller interviews typically run three to four rounds and include a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your close process ownership and team leadership, and a technical round where you work through scenarios involving consolidations, revenue recognition, or variance analysis. A final panel with the CFO or executive team is common, and some employers add a writing or Excel assessment before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to controller jobs?
You can find and apply to controller jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your industry, seniority level, and ERP experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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