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Global controller jobs are open across manufacturing, financial services, technology, healthcare, and private equity, from senior manager to VP and C-suite, with specializations in multi-entity consolidations, intercompany accounting, and GAAP/IFRS reporting. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
WORKING AT ABBOTT:
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The position is a critical member of the management team, providing leadership and coordination across all financial activities supporting Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) global operations, quality, and supply chain, along with Abbott Cardiology and Neuro (ACN) freight and distribution. The position is based in Sylmar, CA.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON:
- Financial Leadership & Strategy: Partner with Operations Controller, DVP Operations, and DVP Quality organizations to drive achievement of financial objectives and ongoing financial / operational improvements.
- Planning / Forecasting: Coordinate and manage the CRM Operations financial calendar and workload delegation, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and aligned with stakeholders.
- Capital & Inventory: financial responsibility over CRM divisional inventory and capital.
- Financial support of the Freight & Distribution network (3 tier I distribution centers and international customer service), hosted by CRM for all ACN business units.
- Compliance & Governance: ensure strict compliance with GAAP, financial regulations, and corporate policies.
- Team Leadership & Development: hire, train, and develop a high-performing division operations finance team.
- Coordinate the development, evaluation, presentation of annual Operating Plans (annual standard setting), quarterly LBEs, and annual Organic Execution Model (OEM).
- Monthly variance analysis and succinct communication of aggregate performance drivers.
- Financial Planning & Analysis for divisional operations groups [divisional quality, engineering, and supply chain] and other ad hoc items (tariffs, tax, audit/compliance).
- Facilitate efforts to drive operations gross margin improvement; cost control, efficiencies, and improvement initiatives.
- Drive process improvements / simplifications including driving adoption/incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into existing workflows.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting/Finance
- Working knowledge of accounting theory and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Excellent communication (both oral and written) & interpersonal skills
- Must be results oriented, self-starter/motivated, a strong managerial background with good business sense 10+ years of management/supervisory experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters’ Degree
- US CPA
- A background in manufacturing/cost accounting
APPLY NOW:
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal
The base pay for this position is $172,000.00 – $344,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
WORKING AT ABBOTT:
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The position is a critical member of the management team, providing leadership and coordination across all financial activities supporting Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) global operations, quality, and supply chain, along with Abbott Cardiology and Neuro (ACN) freight and distribution. The position is based in Sylmar, CA.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON:
- Financial Leadership & Strategy: Partner with Operations Controller, DVP Operations, and DVP Quality organizations to drive achievement of financial objectives and ongoing financial / operational improvements.
- Planning / Forecasting: Coordinate and manage the CRM Operations financial calendar and workload delegation, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and aligned with stakeholders.
- Capital & Inventory: financial responsibility over CRM divisional inventory and capital.
- Financial support of the Freight & Distribution network (3 tier I distribution centers and international customer service), hosted by CRM for all ACN business units.
- Compliance & Governance: ensure strict compliance with GAAP, financial regulations, and corporate policies.
- Team Leadership & Development: hire, train, and develop a high-performing division operations finance team.
- Coordinate the development, evaluation, presentation of annual Operating Plans (annual standard setting), quarterly LBEs, and annual Organic Execution Model (OEM).
- Monthly variance analysis and succinct communication of aggregate performance drivers.
- Financial Planning & Analysis for divisional operations groups [divisional quality, engineering, and supply chain] and other ad hoc items (tariffs, tax, audit/compliance).
- Facilitate efforts to drive operations gross margin improvement; cost control, efficiencies, and improvement initiatives.
- Drive process improvements / simplifications including driving adoption/incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into existing workflows.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting/Finance
- Working knowledge of accounting theory and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Excellent communication (both oral and written) & interpersonal skills
- Must be results oriented, self-starter/motivated, a strong managerial background with good business sense 10+ years of management/supervisory experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters’ Degree
- US CPA
- A background in manufacturing/cost accounting
APPLY NOW:
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal
The base pay for this position is $172,000.00 – $344,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in global controller jobs.
- CPA license or equivalent professional accounting credential
- Experience managing multi-entity financial consolidations across multiple currencies
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS reporting standards
- 10 or more years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience
- Proven ability to manage and develop a distributed accounting team
Tips for Your Global Controller Job Search
Quantify multi-entity consolidation scope
Your resume should state the number of legal entities you consolidated, the currencies involved, and the total revenue under your oversight. Global controller postings screen for scale, so vague descriptions of 'complex environments' won't move you past an ATS review.
Highlight IFRS and local GAAP experience
Many postings require dual-framework fluency. Call out IFRS explicitly if you've prepared statutory filings under it, and name the jurisdictions. A candidate who lists 'U.S. GAAP plus IFRS for European subsidiaries' stands out over one who writes 'knowledge of international standards.'
Target postings by ERP and consolidation tool
Filter openings by the ERP your background is strongest in, whether that's SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite. Global controller roles almost always name a preferred system, and matching yours to the posting's requirement is one of the fastest ways to clear the initial screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists global controller openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical accounting interview round
Most global controller interviews include at least one session testing your command of purchase accounting, intercompany eliminations, or foreign currency translation. Walk through a past consolidation challenge in detail so you can answer confidently when the interview pivots from leadership to technical depth.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When an offer arrives, clarify which entities, geographies, and direct reports fall under your remit before accepting. Global controller titles vary widely in actual scope, and negotiating clarity on reporting lines and system access upfront prevents a mismatch between the job description and day-one reality.
Global Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most global controllers?
The companies hiring the most global controllers right now include Natixis, SCIEX, and AbbVie, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in companies undergoing international expansion, private equity-backed portfolio growth, or post-merger finance integration.
How many global controller jobs are remote?
About 67% of global controller openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles focused on financial reporting, close management, and ERP oversight rather than treasury or compliance functions that require on-site coordination. Hybrid arrangements are more common at larger multinationals where quarterly board reporting cycles bring the team together in person.
How do you become a global controller?
Start by building a foundation in public accounting or corporate financial reporting, then move into roles that give you exposure to multi-entity consolidations and foreign currency accounting. Earning a CPA strengthens your candidacy considerably. Progress through senior accounting manager or assistant controller positions at companies with international subsidiaries, and develop ERP proficiency alongside your technical accounting skills before targeting global controller postings.
Can I get hired as a global controller with limited international experience?
It's difficult to land a global controller role without at least some international accounting exposure, but you can close the gap by taking on intercompany accounting projects, volunteering for foreign subsidiary reconciliations, or leading an IFRS conversion at your current employer. Framing domestic multi-entity consolidation work as directly transferable and pairing it with self-study on IFRS helps position you credibly for smaller or mid-market companies looking to build out their international finance function.
What does the global controller interview process look like?
Most global controller processes run three to four rounds. The first is typically a screening call with HR or a talent partner focused on background and compensation alignment. A technical accounting interview follows, often with the CFO or VP of Finance, covering consolidation mechanics, intercompany eliminations, and foreign currency translation. Later rounds bring in peers across treasury, tax, and FP&A, and the process usually closes with a panel or case presentation on how you would approach a close process or systems improvement.
Where can I find and apply to global controller jobs?
You can find and apply to global controller jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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