Mid Level Corporate Controller Jobs
Mid level corporate controller jobs go to finance professionals ready to own reporting cycles, oversee junior staff, and drive close processes with limited oversight. Hiring runs 67% remote or hybrid across Chemicals & Materials and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Cosmo, Jobot, and Belle Aire Creations competing for controllers 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 Corporate Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level corporate controller job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight months-end close cycles you led, reconciliations you managed independently, and any process improvements you implemented. Employers at this level want candidates who can operate with minimal direction, so frame your resume around decisions made and outcomes delivered rather than tasks completed under supervision.
Which companies hire mid level corporate controllers?
Companies hiring mid level corporate controllers right now include Cosmo, Jobot, and Belle Aire Creations, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from mid-size companies building out their finance function and larger organizations backfilling roles vacated by controllers moving into senior or director positions.
Are there remote mid level corporate controller jobs?
Yes, though most postings still prefer hybrid arrangements. About 67% of mid level corporate controller openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer preference for some in-person collaboration during close periods. Fully remote roles do exist, particularly at companies with distributed finance teams or strong remote-work cultures.
How do I move up to a mid level corporate controller role?
The path runs through progressively broader ownership. Early-career controllers build credibility by executing close tasks accurately, then earn more responsibility by identifying errors, suggesting process fixes, and taking initiative without being asked. Gaining exposure to consolidations, intercompany eliminations, or multi-entity reporting, alongside a CPA license, positions you clearly for a mid level title and scope.
Which industries hire the most mid level corporate controllers?
Mid Level 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 drive mid level hiring because their reporting complexity, regulatory requirements, and growth pace create sustained demand for controllers who can manage the books with real independence.