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Fast Track Express is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented to oversee the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal financial controls.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive accounting knowledge, and the ability to improve financial processes while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
- Supervise accounting staff and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and expense monitoring.
- Oversee bank reconciliations, financial transactions, and month-end closing procedures.
- Develop and implement accounting policies, internal controls, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Monitor financial performance, identify discrepancies, and recommend improvements.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax requirements, and applicable financial regulations.
- Coordinate with internal auditors, external accountants, and tax professionals.
- Support financial planning and provide management with accurate financial analysis.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of accounting or financial management experience.
- Previous experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar position.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and accounting software.
- Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- CPA certification preferred but not required.
- Experience in logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, or warehousing is a plus.
Pay: $89,100.00 - $108,000.00 per year
Work Location: On the road
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Education
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Hospitality & Tourism
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in financial controller jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with CPA preferred or required
- Five or more years of progressive accounting or finance experience
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle
- Demonstrated experience owning the monthly and annual financial close process
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
- Experience managing or mentoring an accounting team
Tips for Your Financial Controller Job Search
Tailor your resume to the close
Financial controller hiring managers look for evidence of period-end ownership, not just participation. Rewrite each bullet to show you led the monthly or quarterly close, reduced days-to-close, or caught material errors before they hit the board package.
Lead with the right systems
Listings routinely screen for specific ERP experience before anything else. Put NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle in your skills section and in the first line of your most recent role, so automated screening passes your resume before a human reads it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists financial controller openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies by revenue stage
A controller at a $10M private company owns everything from AP to board decks. At a $500M public company, the role is narrower and more technical. Filter openings by company size to match the scope of work you actually want.
Prepare a technical case study for interviews
Many controller interviews include a modeling or analysis exercise. Practice rebuilding a three-statement model from scratch, explaining a variance analysis, or walking through a revenue recognition judgment call under ASC 606 without notes.
Negotiate around the full compensation package
Controllers at mid-market firms often have more room to negotiate on bonus structure, remote flexibility, and equity than on base pay. Come with a prioritized list of what matters most so you can trade intelligently, not reactively.
Financial Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most financial controllers?
The most active employers for financial controllers right now are JPMorganChase, Jobot, and Medici, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in manufacturing, healthcare systems, and private-equity-backed businesses undergoing rapid growth or audit preparation.
How many financial controller jobs are remote?
About 35% of financial controller openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer preference for on-site presence during close cycles and audits. Financial reporting, FP&A support, and policy oversight roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions with direct AP, AR, or payroll oversight typically require more in-office time.
How do you become a financial controller?
Start with a degree in accounting or finance, then work toward a CPA license, which is the most widely recognized credential for the role. Build experience through progressively senior accounting positions, ideally leading portions of the close process and managing at least one direct report. Gaining exposure to ERP implementation, audit coordination, and board-level reporting accelerates the path considerably.
Can you get hired as a financial controller without direct controller experience?
Yes, particularly at smaller companies or early-stage businesses that need someone to build the function from scratch. Candidates coming from senior accounting manager or assistant controller roles who can demonstrate close ownership, team leadership, and policy development often get serious consideration. A CPA and familiarity with the full accounting cycle matter more to most hiring managers than the exact title on your most recent job.
What does the financial controller interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. The first is typically a recruiter or HR screen focused on background and compensation expectations. The second goes deeper on technical accounting knowledge, close processes, and system experience with the CFO or hiring manager. Later rounds often include a case study or take-home exercise, followed by a panel with department heads or the CEO at smaller companies.
Where can I find and apply to financial controller jobs?
You can find and apply to financial controller jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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