Remote Assistant Controller Jobs

Remote Assistant Controller jobs are in active demand at remote-first companies and large distributed teams, including employers like Jitterbit, Jobot, and Lippert, from junior to senior. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles79
Top employerJitterbit
Top industryTechnology
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring54

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Controller II
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Controller II
Company
Morris, Minnesota
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Business Analysis
Audit
Tax
$74k - $89k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Controller - Remote (Eastern Time)
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Controller - Remote (Eastern Time)
Evergreen Services Group
South Carolina
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Audit
Tax
$100k - $110k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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UST
Artwork controller/ Labeling Specialist
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UST
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Artwork controller/ Labeling Specialist
UST
New Jersey
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Quality Control
Project Management
$87k - $131k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Jitterbit
Assistant Controller - Remote
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Jitterbit
Added 4d ago
Assistant Controller - Remote
Jitterbit
Columbus, Ohio
Finance
Accounting
Audit
Tax
$135k - $150k/yr
Remote (US)
2-10

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Jitterbit
Assistant Controller - Remote
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Jitterbit
Added 4d ago
Assistant Controller - Remote
Jitterbit
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Finance
Accounting
Audit
Tax
$135k - $150k/yr
Remote (US)
2-10

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Remote Assistant Controller Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Jitterbit
    Jitterbit9
  • Jobot
    Jobot7
  • Lippert
    Lippert2
  • Snap! Raise
    Snap! Raise2
  • Nations Roof
    Nations Roof2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software11
  • Staffing & Recruiting7
  • Healthcare & Medical Services4
  • Banking & Financial Services3
  • Accounting & Auditing2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote assistant controller jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with CPA license preferred
  • Three to seven years of progressive accounting or public audit experience
  • Proficiency in ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle
  • Demonstrated ownership of the full month-end and year-end close cycle
  • Experience preparing or reviewing financial statements under U.S. GAAP
  • Strong working knowledge of internal controls, reconciliations, and audit support

Tips for Your Remote Assistant Controller Job Search

Tailor your resume to the close

Hiring managers for assistant controller roles look for ownership of the monthly close cycle. Quantify how many entities you consolidated, how many days you cut from the close, or the volume of journal entries you reviewed to make your resume stand out.

Highlight your ERP experience explicitly

Don't just list NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle as a bullet. Name the modules you worked in, the size of the company you supported, and whether you were involved in any implementation or migration. Vague ERP mentions get filtered out fast.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Target postings that match your industry background

Assistant controller roles vary significantly by sector. A manufacturing company wants cost accounting expertise, while a SaaS firm prioritizes revenue recognition under ASC 606. Filter your search by industry and read the job description closely before applying.

Prepare a concrete close process walkthrough

Interviewers almost always ask you to walk through your month-end close. Prepare a crisp two-minute answer covering your timeline, who you coordinate with, how you handle last-minute accruals, and how you validate the trial balance before sign-off.

Negotiate using total compensation, not base alone

Assistant controller offers often include a bonus tied to close accuracy or audit outcomes. Ask your recruiter whether the bonus is discretionary or formula-based, and factor that into any counter-offer conversation before accepting or declining.

Remote Assistant Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote assistant controller job?

Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote assistant controller employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.

Which companies hire remote assistant controllers?

Companies hiring remote assistant controllers include Jitterbit, Jobot, and Lippert, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote assistant controller roles.

Can you get a remote assistant controller job with no experience?

Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote assistant controller openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.

Do you need a degree for remote assistant controller jobs?

Not always. Many employers hire remote assistant controllers on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote assistant controller roles.

Which industries hire the most remote assistant controllers?

Remote assistant controller roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Staffing & Recruiting, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire assistant controllers remotely most consistently.

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