You might hire a controller to:
- Streamline internal financial processes and monitor the organization’s financial strengths
Implement controls to ensure proper accounting compliance
Recognize opportunities for the organization to save money
- Manage, recruit, and train a team of accountants, and delegate work to ensure all processes run smoothly and efficiently
- Prepare financial reports for the organization’s board of directors or executive committee
- Introduce new financial technologies or programs to the organization
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Ten or more years of professional accounting experience | Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting, finance, or a related field (MBA or CPA is a plus) |
| Advanced understanding of finance law and regulatory requirements (ex: GAAP rules), as well as national and local tax compliance reporting | Five or more years in a senior accounting/leadership role |
| Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant) or CA (chartered accountant) | Strong attention to detail and accuracy |
| Working knowledge of accounting software tools | Excellent interpersonal and project management skills |
