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is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll Accounting & Tax Analyst to support payroll accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting activities. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who en…
Finance & Accounting · Fresno, CA
Controller jobs in Fresno, CA
Controllers run the accounting function of a company. They own the close process, financial reporting, and internal controls, and manage the accounting team that keeps the numbers accurate and audit-ready.
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$41–$100/hr
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: Description: Position Summary: The Financial Analyst II acts as an important support arm to the Financial Planning and Analysis (... ...functions. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principle…
Chase, you will represent our brand and culture with the utmost hospitality, using the latest banking solutions and cutting-edge financial technology combined with friendly and attentive service. Your role at Chase will…
Blackstone Collision Center - Fresno, CA Blackstone Collision Center is looking for an experienced, motivated Collision Estimator / Adjuster to join our team. We are looking for someone who understands the collision repa…
$85k - $100k
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$20 - $24 per hour
The Finance Coordinator is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the business. This position performs daily sales reconciliations and entries, assists with payroll processing, s…
$17.25 - $18.67 per hour
Looking for a career where attention to detail meets meaningful client impact? We’re hiring a Remote Physical Auditor to play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant insurance audits. Come Join ReSource Pro! Your…
$85k - $110k
Mechanical Estimator / Project Manager - Fresno, CA Competitive Pay | Excellent Benefits | Great Company Culture A well-respected mechanical contractor in Fresno is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator/Project Man…
$100k - $180k
We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Plant Controller to oversee the financial operations of our manufacturing facility. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial reporting, cost control, and da…
Our client is a recognized Facade organization with a proven track record of success. If you are a dynamic Estimator with strong glass and glazing or facade estimating experience, and a passion for success, We are very i…
$90k - $120k
Structural Steel Estimator A respected steel erector/ fabricator is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Estimator to support growing project demand. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on accuracy, efficiency,…
$75k - $100k
Mechanical and Plumbing Estimtor needed for a well-respected mechanical contractor in Fresno! This company has many years of proven excellence and shows no signs of slowing down!! Do you bring 4+ years of Mechanical and…
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What controllers earn in Fresno
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $41–$55 | $86k–$114k |
| Mid level | $55–$73 | $114k–$152k |
| Senior | $71–$100 | $147k–$209k |
Adjusted for the Fresno market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAP and technical accountingFinancial reportingInternal controlsTeam managementMonth-end and year-end closeAudit managementERP systems (NetSuite, SAP)Cash flow managementProcess documentation
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How have you improved a close process you inherited?
Give the before and after in days, and the specific changes: reconciliation cadence, checklist ownership, or automation. Show the team came along with the change.
Tell me about your experience managing an external audit.
Describe owning the PBC list, keeping schedules ready year-round, and how the audit concluded — ideally with no material adjustments and a shorter fieldwork period.
How do you design internal controls without slowing the business down?
Show risk-based thinking: strong controls where dollars and fraud risk concentrate, lighter touch elsewhere, and automation where judgment is not needed.
How do you develop and retain your accounting team?
Mention clear ownership of areas, cross-training to remove single points of failure, and giving seniors visible stretch work like audit or systems projects.
Describe a technical accounting issue you had to research and resolve.
Pick something real — revenue recognition, leases, capitalization — and walk through the guidance you applied and how you documented the position.
How do you work with FP&A and the CFO?
Frame the controller as the source of trustworthy actuals: clean, timely closes that let FP&A forecast and the CFO speak to the board with confidence.
Tell me about a time you found or prevented a material problem.
Show vigilance plus process: how the issue surfaced, how you contained and corrected it, and the control you added afterward.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For controllers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with the scope you controlled: revenue, entity count, team size, and audit firm relationships.
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Quantify close discipline, for example a consistent five-day close across a multi-entity consolidation.
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Name clean audit outcomes and any first-year audits or system implementations you led.
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Include CPA licensure prominently; most controller postings treat it as required.
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Show a systems story, such as migrating from QuickBooks to NetSuite, since controllers often own that transition.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Senior Accountant
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Accounting Manager
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Assistant Controller
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Controller
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VP of Finance / CFO
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