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Remote controller jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like software, fintech, professional services, and private equity-backed companies, from early-career assistant controllers on distributed finance teams to seasoned controllers running the full close cycle for remote-first organizations. Employers hiring remotely right now include Jobot, Cosmo, and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.
Within this framework,Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.
Job Description
Document Controllers support the engineering department in maintaining quality documentation standards and tracking engineering deliverables.
Typical tasks include reviewing internal documentation to verify it meets quality requirements, publishing internal documents, sending and receiving documentation (client and equipment vendor) per specifications in a timely manner, and maintaining databases recording these actions. These tasks are time sensitive, involve multiple steps, and cover multiple projects; the ideal candidate must be detail-oriented and organized, and possess strong interpersonal and relationship building skills that are needed to create and maintain good rapport with engineers and Veolia clients.
Nature & Scope-Principal Areas of Responsibility:
- Read and understand engineering drawings, datasheets, specifications
- Provide quality checks for controlled documents and quality records
- Review, stamp, and publish documents
- Manage databases, reports, and document libraries
- Package, send, and track deliverables to/from client, vendor, or production team
- Understand and comply with ISO standards, drive accountability, and train functional teams as needed
- Able to quickly change direction as deadlines change and adjust to urgent requests, balance workload with little supervision, deliver assignments on time, and carefully follow engineering procedures for documentation management
- Printing and shipping of Operation & Maintenance manuals
- Other duties assigned by Document Control Leader as required depending on team needs and workload, changes in tools and project execution strategy, scope and nature of projects, and client specifications
Qualifications
Qualifications/Education
- College degree with 5 years’ experience working in an engineering, manufacturing, or architectural environment
- Work background in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, or Design/Build related fields
- Computer literacy – Excel, Word, Adobe, FTP sites, SAP, Google Workspace
Additional Information
At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
To ensure transparency and compliance with employment laws, we provide the following details regarding this position:
Compensation:
The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $29.00 - $32.00 USD.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:
We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
Vacancy Status:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
Why Veolia?
Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect.
Ready to transition your technical expertise into a rewarding customer-facing career while
making a difference in water treatment and sustainability? Apply today!
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of
this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to
applicable law.
****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will
not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****
Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have
a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes
and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration
to all applications, without discrimination.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.
Within this framework,Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.
Job Description
Document Controllers support the engineering department in maintaining quality documentation standards and tracking engineering deliverables.
Typical tasks include reviewing internal documentation to verify it meets quality requirements, publishing internal documents, sending and receiving documentation (client and equipment vendor) per specifications in a timely manner, and maintaining databases recording these actions. These tasks are time sensitive, involve multiple steps, and cover multiple projects; the ideal candidate must be detail-oriented and organized, and possess strong interpersonal and relationship building skills that are needed to create and maintain good rapport with engineers and Veolia clients.
Nature & Scope-Principal Areas of Responsibility:
- Read and understand engineering drawings, datasheets, specifications
- Provide quality checks for controlled documents and quality records
- Review, stamp, and publish documents
- Manage databases, reports, and document libraries
- Package, send, and track deliverables to/from client, vendor, or production team
- Understand and comply with ISO standards, drive accountability, and train functional teams as needed
- Able to quickly change direction as deadlines change and adjust to urgent requests, balance workload with little supervision, deliver assignments on time, and carefully follow engineering procedures for documentation management
- Printing and shipping of Operation & Maintenance manuals
- Other duties assigned by Document Control Leader as required depending on team needs and workload, changes in tools and project execution strategy, scope and nature of projects, and client specifications
Qualifications
Qualifications/Education
- College degree with 5 years’ experience working in an engineering, manufacturing, or architectural environment
- Work background in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, or Design/Build related fields
- Computer literacy – Excel, Word, Adobe, FTP sites, SAP, Google Workspace
Additional Information
At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
To ensure transparency and compliance with employment laws, we provide the following details regarding this position:
Compensation:
The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $29.00 - $32.00 USD.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:
We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
Vacancy Status:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
Why Veolia?
Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect.
Ready to transition your technical expertise into a rewarding customer-facing career while
making a difference in water treatment and sustainability? Apply today!
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of
this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to
applicable law.
****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will
not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****
Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have
a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes
and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration
to all applications, without discrimination.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Chemicals & Materials
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Accounting & Auditing
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote controller jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with a CPA license strongly preferred
- Five or more years of progressive accounting experience including supervisory responsibility
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Workday
- Experience with monthly close processes, financial statement preparation, and consolidations
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting standards including ASC 606 and ASC 842
- Strong Excel skills including financial modeling, pivot tables, and data reconciliation
Tips for Your Remote Controller Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote controller openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and apply directly without sorting through mixed in-office results.
Show your async close process on your resume
Remote employers want to see that you can run a full close cycle without daily check-ins. Describe how you coordinated with distributed AP, AR, and FP&A teams using written handoffs and shared close checklists rather than in-person standups.
Demonstrate fluency with cloud ERP tools
Remote controller roles almost always run on NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or QuickBooks Online. Name the specific system you own in your resume summary and in every relevant bullet, since remote hiring managers filter on ERP match before reading further.
Prepare for a remote-work competency interview
Remote controller interviews routinely include a round focused entirely on how you work independently: how you manage a hard deadline when a collaborator is unresponsive, how you document decisions, and how you keep stakeholders informed without a weekly in-person meeting.
Remote Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote controller job?
Target companies that are remote-first or have distributed finance teams, since they have already built the infrastructure for a controller to work off-site. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clean async written communication, and fluency with cloud-based ERP and close-management tools like NetSuite or Sage Intacct. A demonstrated history of hitting close deadlines without in-person oversight gives you a real edge over candidates whose experience is entirely office-based.
Which companies hire remote controllers?
Remote controller roles are posted by Jobot, Cosmo, and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The hiring tends to concentrate at remote-first software companies, PE-backed portfolio businesses, and professional services firms that operate across multiple time zones and need a controller who can manage the books without a central office.
Can you get a remote controller job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level controller roles are harder to land because you must demonstrate independent judgment from day one without a manager nearby. Early paths include remote senior accountant or assistant controller roles at smaller remote-first companies, where the gap between staff accounting and controller responsibility is narrower. A clean record of closing books on time, handling audits, or owning a consolidation independently substitutes meaningfully for a controller title on your resume.
Do you need a degree for remote controller jobs?
Usually, but remote employers weigh demonstrated results alongside credentials. Most controller postings ask for a bachelor's in accounting or finance, and a CPA strengthens your application considerably. That said, remote hiring managers focus heavily on what you have actually owned: the close cycle, the audit, the ERP migration. Candidates without a traditional four-year degree who can show that track of ownership and clean financials do get hired, particularly at smaller remote-first companies.
Which industries hire the most remote controllers?
The sectors hiring the most remote controllers are Staffing & Recruiting, Chemicals & Materials, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those industries skew heavily toward distributed team structures, which makes hiring a controller remotely a natural fit rather than an exception.
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