Head of Controlling Jobs

Head of Controlling jobs are open across manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and technology, at every level from senior controller to vice president, with specializations in cost controlling, financial planning and analysis, and management reporting. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles30
Top stateMichigan
Top employerBosch
Top cityAuburn Hills, MI
Work type71% Hybrid
Top industryManufacturing

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Financial Analyst - Sales Controlling Analyst
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Financial Analyst - Sales Controlling Analyst
Bosch
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Accounting
Business Analysis
Investment Operations
$85k - $105k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Vice President Controlling and Finance PSN
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Vice President Controlling and Finance PSN
EPIROC
Garland, Texas
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Hybrid

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SAP CO Controlling Consultant
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SAP CO Controlling Consultant
Ensisinfo Inc
Carmichael, California
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
Consulting & Professional Services
$55 - $70/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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ER&D Manager – Program Controlling
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ER&D Manager – Program Controlling
Stellantis
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
10,000+

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Operations Controlling Associate
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Operations Controlling Associate
RWE
Chicago, Illinois
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
$80k - $108k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Head of Controlling Job Market

Who's Hiring

Bosch3 open roles
Danfoss3 open roles
Stellantis2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Mining & Natural Resources

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in head of controlling jobs.

  • CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred
  • 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in controlling or management accounting
  • Proficiency in SAP CO/FI modules or comparable ERP cost accounting functionality
  • Demonstrated experience building or leading a controlling or FP&A team
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills for variance and scenario analysis
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required

Tips for Your Head of Controlling Job Search

Align your resume to ERP systems

Head of controlling roles almost always require hands-on experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms. Call out the specific modules you've owned, such as CO, FI, or Hyperion, rather than listing the system name alone. Reviewers scan for this immediately.

Distinguish controlling from general accounting

Many applicants blur the line between controlling and financial reporting. Your resume should make clear you own the management accounting cycle, cost center structures, and variance analysis, not just the close process. Hiring managers for this title know the difference.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists head of controlling openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target companies mid-transformation

Organizations building out a controlling function for the first time, or migrating to a new ERP, hire heads of controlling at above-average rates. Filter your search toward companies in that window and your application will land at the right moment.

Prepare a business case narrative for interviews

Interviewers at this level expect you to walk through a specific cost reduction or reporting redesign you led, including the problem, your approach, and the measurable outcome. Have one or two examples ready before your first screen.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation

In head of controlling offers, the reporting line and team size determine your leverage far more than the base salary figure alone. Clarify whether you own headcount, capital expenditure reporting, and subsidiary consolidation before discussing compensation.

Head of Controlling Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most head of controllings?

The most active employers for head of controllings right now are Bosch, Danfoss, and Stellantis, and the most openings are in Michigan, Georgia, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing conglomerates and large financial services firms consistently post the highest volumes of this role.

How many head of controlling jobs are remote?

About 82% of head of controlling openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the seniority and cross-functional coordination the role demands. Financial planning and analysis responsibilities and management reporting tend to be the most remote-compatible sub-areas, while cost accounting close cycles and ERP oversight are more commonly tied to an office location.

How do you become a head of controlling?

Start with a foundation in management accounting or cost accounting, earning a CPA or CMA credential to signal technical depth. Build upward through senior controller or FP&A manager roles where you lead a team and own an ERP system. At each step, take on scope across subsidiaries or business units rather than staying in a single cost center, and develop fluency in translating financial data into operational decisions for non-finance leaders.

Can I get a head of controlling job with limited experience?

Moving directly into a head of controlling title with minimal experience is uncommon because the role carries leadership and system ownership responsibilities that employers verify through your history. A realistic path is to target a senior controller or controlling manager opening first, demonstrate that you can run a close cycle, manage direct reports, and present to business leadership, then position yourself for the head-level title within a few years.

What does the head of controlling interview process look like?

Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial recruiter screen focuses on your ERP background and team size. A hiring manager round goes deep on your approach to cost center design, variance reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. A technical panel or case study asks you to walk through a real or hypothetical controlling problem. Final rounds typically include a conversation with the CFO or a finance leadership panel, with questions centered on strategic priorities and change management.

Where can I find and apply to head of controlling jobs?

You can find and apply to head of controlling jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that fit your background and industry preference, then apply directly to each one that matches.

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