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Retained Recruitment for Controllers

Controllers lead the accounting function — overseeing financial close, reporting, internal controls, and the team that produces accurate financial statements. Found through dedicated retained search — not job boards.

Retained Only 21–38 Day Placement 90-Day Guarantee $110,000 – $175,000
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What Does a Controller Do?

Managing the accounting team and close process, ensuring GAAP-compliant financial statements, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, managing the external audit relationship, developing and monitoring internal controls, and reporting financial results to executive leadership.

What We Screen For

CPA required, 7–12 years of progressive accounting experience including management, and experience with the organisation's reporting requirements (public company, private equity-backed, non-profit, etc.). Strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills are as important as technical accounting depth.

💡 Hiring Insight

Controllers who have managed an audit from the finance side — not just the audit firm side — bring a different and more valuable perspective on internal controls and audit readiness. Always ask for specific audit management experience in screening.

Typical Compensation
$110,000 – $175,000
Public company reporting experience and PE-backed environment experience command the top of this range.
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Retained recruitment delivers a pre-screened shortlist within 21–38 days. Start with a free 25-minute consultation.

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Recruiting a Controller — FAQ

Most Controller searches are completed within 21–38 business days. We provide a realistic timeline at the start of every engagement and weekly progress updates throughout.
CPA required, 7–12 years of progressive accounting experience including management, and experience with the organisation's reporting requirements (public company, private equity-backed, non-profit, etc.). Strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills are as important as technical accounting depth.
Controllers who have managed an audit from the finance side — not just the audit firm side — bring a different and more valuable perspective on internal controls and audit readiness. Always ask for specific audit management experience in screening. A retained search means one dedicated recruiter works exclusively on your role — passive outreach, credential screening, and a curated shortlist.
Every permanent retained placement includes a 90-day guarantee. If the placed professional departs or is released within 90 days for covered reasons, we conduct a full replacement search at no additional fee.
Compensation typically ranges from $110,000 – $175,000. Public company reporting experience and PE-backed environment experience command the top of this range. Every retained search includes real-time compensation benchmarking.
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