Controller Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in California

A Controller, also known as a Financial Controller, is a senior executive who manages the accounting activities within a company. They oversee all financial functions including accounting, budget, credit, insurance, tax, and treasury. They are responsible for the preparation of financial reports, ensure that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards, and design and monitor internal control systems. Controllers often serve as the chief accounting officer (CAO) and are responsible for the production of financial reports that summarize and forecast the organization's financial position, such as income statements, balance sheets, and analyses of future earnings or expenses.

A Controller should possess a high level of competency in accounting principles and procedures, strong leadership skills, and an ability to manage and oversee a team. They should have strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required, with many companies preferring a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Prior to becoming a Controller, a professional may have job roles such as Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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Corporate Controller

  • Mudflap
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 5 days ago

As Corporate Controller, you will report to the CFO and lead Mudflap's accounting organization....

Remote Hybrid

Controller

  • Celerity Consulting Group
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 6 days ago

Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls....

Remote

Senior Director, Corporate Controller

  • PacBio
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 12 days ago

Senior Director, Corporate Controller POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a strategic and operationally focused Controller to lead global accounting operations, controllership, SOX governance, treasury...

Remote

Fractional Controller - Real Estate

  • CFO Hub
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 days ago

CFO Hub is seeking a Consulting Controller/CFO level individual to help manage the accounting functions for various clients....

Hybrid

SVB - Director, Credit Solutions

  • First Citizens Bank
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 16 days ago

Overview This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of our Santa Monica office. Together, Silicon Valley Bank and First Citizens...

Hybrid

Vice President, Corporate Controller

  • MSE Group
  • Irvine, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 19 days ago

financial statements Serve as the enterprise lead for technical accounting, revenue recognition, purchase accounting, new standard adoption and ongoing compliance with existing standards Build, lead...

Hybrid

Fractional Controller - Wholesale/Distribution

  • CFO Hub
  • Tustin, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Tustin, CA
  • 20 days ago

CFO Hub is seeking a Consulting Controller/CFO level individual to help manage the accounting functions for various clients....

Hybrid

Controller - Remote (West Coast Candidates Only)

  • SCP Hotels Career Page
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • 21 days ago

Controller - Remote (West Coast Candidates) $115,000 - $145,000 DOE - Full Time w/ Benefits The Controller is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the integrity of the accounting and tax functions...

Remote

Assistant Corp Controller

  • NPAworldwide Recruitment Network
  • Ontario, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • Ontario, CA
  • 22 days ago

Assistant Corp Controller (OOJ - 45506) NPAworldwide Recruitment Network update Last updated: May/11/2026 Job Description Assistant Corporate Controller Location: Local candidates only - must reside...

Remote

Controller

  • Aston Carter
  • San Diego, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 24 days ago

Controller (Manufacturing Finance) - San Diego, CA (Hybrid) Overview We are partnering with a well-established, global industrial manufacturing organization to hire a Controller to lead finance for...

Hybrid

IT Solutions Global Controller

  • Xerox
  • Norwalk, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Norwalk, CA
  • 24 days ago

We are seeking a Global Controller to lead and scale our end-to-end accounting operations in a fast-moving IT solutions environment....

Hybrid

Interim Fund Accounting Controller

  • Vaco LLC
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 25 days ago

Interim Fund Accounting Controller Our client, an established private investment firm, is seeking an Interim Fund Accounting Controller to provide additional leadership and execution support during...

Hybrid

Business Segment Controller

  • Aston Carter
  • San Diego, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 27 days ago

Business Segment Finance Director Job Description The Business Segment Finance Director serves as the site finance lead for two major programmable power manufacturing segments, representing a...

Hybrid

Director, Credit Risk

  • Earnest
  • Oakland, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Earnest empowers ambitious professionals to make confident financial decisions and build the life they envision. Earnies are committed to helping borrowers move forward with confidence by offering...

Remote

Senior Controller

  • Century Group
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Amazing non-profit organization in San Francisco is seeking a skilled and mission driven Senior Controller to join their team....

Hybrid

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Controller Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Controllers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.9%
Master's Degree
34.3%
Associate's Degree
4.5%
High School or GED
3.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.2%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Controllers in California
10+ years
24.0%
6-8 years
24.0%
4-6 years
20.0%
8-10 years
16.0%
2-4 years
12.0%
1-2 years
4.0%


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