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Controller jobs in Philadelphia, PA
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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$47–$114/hr
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best-in-class experience. You'll thrive in this position if you're organized, collaborative, and client-focused — with a passion for financial services and a drive to deliver results in a fast-paced, global environment.…
are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and deliver quality work.In this role, you will review and analyze financial data, prepare and file tax returns, and assist businesses in meeting their tax…
Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support construction project billing and financial administration for a contract opportunity with permanent potential based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Th…
accounting team in Pennsylvania. This position is well suited for a tax specialist who can handle advanced return preparation, support financial reporting activities, and serve as a trusted contact for a diverse client b…
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and provide strong financial oversight for a manufacturing operation in the Greater Philadelphia area. This Controller role will guide repo…
$150k - $165k
Job Title: Regional Financial Controller - Northeast Job Location: Hybrid in Philadelphia PA / West Chester PA / Willing to Travel FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $150-165k plus discretionary bonus About: This position…
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Financial Controller | PE-Backed Food Manufacturer Greater Philadelphia | On-Site | PE-Backed | CFO Growth Path The Opportunity A lower middle market PE firm just acquired a 40-year-old custom seasoning and flavor manufa…
The Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a variety of work including the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds in assigned area(s). Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary…
The Food Service Worker will assist the manager with food/meal preparation; maintain cash receipts and meal records. Assist manager in completing daily reports. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sani…
Are you self-motivated and proud of the work you do? Here at Aramark, we take pride in the level of service and safety we provide! As a General Utility Worker on our team of other service stars, you’ll take on the import…
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What controllers earn in Philadelphia
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $47–$62 | $97k–$130k |
| Mid level | $62–$83 | $130k–$173k |
| Senior | $80–$114 | $167k–$238k |
Adjusted for the Philadelphia 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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