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Controller jobs in New Orleans, LA
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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monitor and update project budgets and actuals, provide accurate financial and cost reporting, perform trending analysis, and recommend... ...interface with internal and external project teams to support cost control mon…
$45k - $65k
Responsive recruiter Benefits Simple IRA License reimbursement Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Flexible schedule Vision insu…
Lead the Financial Strategy and Transformation of a Growing Business Keefe's Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical has been... ...compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal financial controls. Oversee…
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE The Gas Controller is responsible for operating and monitoring Delta Utilities’ natural gas transmission and distribution systems using the OSI Gas SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) sys…
Director to lead the University’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning functions. As a key member of the Office of... ...Develop and enforce budgeting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure fisca…
Job Description Job Description Tax Manager Join One of New Orleans’ Most Respected CPA Firms - Lead. Mentor. Build a Long-Term Career. A highly respected regional CPA firm in New Orleans is seeking an experienced Tax Ma…
$35 - $45 per hour
step in and support core accounting operations, with a strong focus on owning the month-end close process and maintaining accurate financial reporting. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who can quickly integrate…
$80k - $120k
Comp Range: $80k-$120k Are you an experienced, hardworking Drywall Estimator who strives for top-quality results? A well-established Drywall Contractor with a reputation for excellence in delivering high-quality, large-s…
$70k - $110k
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator ! Gpac, a 30+ year-old recruitment company, is partnered with a well-established company in the Mechanical industry. This is your chance to join a team that valu…
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…
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Job Description: We are seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to prepare cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects such as roads, bridges, and utilities. The estimator will review project plans, gather pricing,…
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What controllers earn in New Orleans
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 New Orleans 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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