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Find Corporate Controller jobs for experienced finance leaders ready to oversee accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including corporate controller roles across industries and organizations.

What Does a Corporate Controller Do?

Corporate Controllers lead an organization’s accounting function and help ensure its financial information is accurate, timely, and compliant. They may oversee month-end and year-end close, financial statements, accounting policies, audit coordination, tax and regulatory reporting, and internal controls. Depending on the company, the role may also guide budgeting, cash management, systems improvements, and finance-team development.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for deep accounting and financial reporting expertise, strong knowledge of GAAP and applicable regulations, and experience leading teams and improving processes. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is typical; a CPA or other relevant credential may be preferred. Success also calls for sound judgment, clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to partner with executives and operational leaders.

Corporate Controller Career Opportunities

Corporate Controller positions can be found in public and private companies, from growing businesses to large enterprises. The scope varies: some roles focus on accounting operations and close management, while others provide broad oversight of financial controls, reporting, audit, and strategic initiatives. Related titles may include Corporate Controller, Assistant Controller, Divisional Controller, and Vice President of Accounting.

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$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in tax management by preparing and reviewing complex returns, guiding a skilled team, and delivering exceptional client service while assuming responsibility for a diverse range of tax...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $110K *

Shape the financial landscape by driving month-end close processes, ensuring general ledger accuracy, and enhancing accounting practices in a dynamic, multi-revenue stream environment. Collaborate to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate financial accuracy by owning month-end close processes, supporting audits, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with US GAAP while driving contin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of financial planning and analysis efforts, driving insights and process improvements to enhance business performance as we support a rapidly growing, innovative dental technology compa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by partnering with clients to enhance FP&A processes, build financial models, and drive operational improvements in a dynamic Private Equity environment. Collaborate with teams to...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$152K - $206K *

Drive transformative financial leadership by overseeing budgeting, accounting, and strategic fiscal administration in a collaborative team environment. Lead complex financial operations to enhance acc...

Riverside, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Drive compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations while preparing key financial reports. Lead technical accounting research and develop staff, ensuring accurate presentations for senior management and th...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K *

Empower the national brand by leading social media strategy, driving engagement, and fostering partnerships. Oversee content creation and analytics to enhance audience reach and conversion across dive...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$190K - $220K *

Champion financial excellence by leading a dynamic team, driving strategic analysis, and leveraging AI to enhance decision-making for a diverse portfolio of clients in a fast-paced, remote environment...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $195K *

Take ownership of cost accounting and procure-to-pay processes, driving inventory valuation and COGS analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance methodologies and ensure compliance, w...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Provide strategic leadership and process management for a growing finance organization, overseeing monthly close processes, talent development, and system integrations while driving business initiativ...

Des Plaines, ILRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$225K - $265K *

Drive compliance excellence by partnering with teams to navigate healthcare regulations, manage commercial contracts, and ensure adherence to laws. This role combines legal expertise with strategic co...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$160K - $180K *

Join us to lead our accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and scalability. Drive financial reporting, audits, and team development while applying your technical expertise in a dynamic, multi-channe...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project financial performance by managing accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with project teams to enhance profitability and cash flow. Drive timely reporting and su...

Miami, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Elevate accounting operations by leading a dynamic team, enhancing financial processes, and developing scalable systems to support organizational growth and accuracy in reporting and compliance...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $225K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing accounting team, overseeing statutory reporting across international entities, and ensuring accurate financial management while driving process optimizati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming finance operations through strategic planning and execution. Build and scale the finance function for a high-growth startup, ensuring resources align with growth initia...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading a global team in revenue recognition and technical accounting. Drive policy development, ensure compliance, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize financial...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $102K *

Deliver strategic oversight in accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in mortgage servicing and financial reporting while guiding a skilled team and collaborating across departments to meet organiza...

Fort Mill, SCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Analyze and optimize financial processes to support sales and marketing initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to build revenue models, provide pricing guidance, and assess marketing ROI in a fast-p...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore a pivotal role overseeing financial management, budgeting, and compliance. Collaborate with leadership to provide insights that drive operational decisions and ensure organizational sustainabi...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in providing high-level administrative support to senior leaders, managing complex schedules, facilitating strategic initiatives, and ensuring effective communication across department...

Anchorage, AKRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$235K - $250K *

Transform financial strategy and compliance in a dynamic fintech environment. Lead financial operations, banking relationships, and compliance initiatives to drive growth and manage risk effectively w...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer a transformative compliance framework with a key focus on integrating technology and oversight, ensuring investor protection while enhancing operational efficiency across a dynamic financial l...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $185K *

Lead the charge in establishing a high-performing operational accounting center of excellence. Oversee critical processes like reconciliation and cash management while fostering collaboration across F...

Cedar Rapids, IARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Corporate Controller do?question toggle

    A Corporate Controller leads core accounting operations and oversees financial reporting, the close process, internal controls, and audit readiness. Responsibilities vary by organization and may include compliance, accounting systems, and finance-team leadership.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Corporate Controller jobs?question toggle

    Employers typically seek substantial accounting and reporting experience, a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and leadership skills. Many prefer a CPA and familiarity with GAAP, audit requirements, and relevant regulations.

  • How is a Corporate Controller different from a CFO?question toggle

    A Corporate Controller generally leads accounting, controls, and financial reporting, while a CFO typically has broader responsibility for financial strategy, capital, planning, and investor or board relations. At smaller organizations, responsibilities may overlap.

  • What is the typical salary for a Corporate Controller?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on industry, location, company size, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including eligible Corporate Controller opportunities.

  • Where can I find Corporate Controller jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Corporate Controller listings on Ladders to explore vetted roles with salaries of $100,000 or more and find opportunities aligned with your background and career goals.