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Controller jobs in Jacksonville, FL
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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$132k
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is primarily responsible for timely and accurate recording of financial transactions and financial reporting for Moran Environmental Recovery... ...for and assist with company audits Assist with internal control policy d…
more years of experience administering Citrix NetScaler, F5 or another Client platform exclusively from an application delivery controller perspective. Must have 7 or more years of experience administering Citrix NetScal…
accountant who loves untangling complex reconciliations and driving financial clarity in the mortgage industry? If you thrive on solving... ...unexplained variances, unsupported balances, and potential process or control…
care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been describ…
team. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization through accurate accounting, financial... ...Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal controls, donor…
Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this... ...associated with the team workflow are performed within a robust control envir…
accountant to join our team in our jacksonville office. This person will manage all accounting procedures to ensure BNS’s overall financial health. The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounting, excellent att…
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for a Tax Associate to join a team of highly motivated staff. Tax Associate Responsibilites: * Organizing and analyzing clients' financial information * Taking advantage of opportunities to minimize tax liability through…
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…
PM/ ESTIMATOR - CONCRETE Well established, award winning, 50yr family owned and operated, local CONCRETE, EARTHWORK & PAVING general contractor is seeking an experience PM/ Estimator to continue to grow their excellent r…
Civil Estimator A Civil Construction Company looking for an experienced Civil Estimator. Experience estimating roadways, sitework, earthwork, underground utilities, paving, etc. preferred. This is a great opportunity for…
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What controllers earn in Jacksonville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $41–$54 | $85k–$113k |
| Mid level | $54–$72 | $113k–$150k |
| Senior | $70–$100 | $146k–$207k |
Adjusted for the Jacksonville 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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