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Controller jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
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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$45–$109/hr
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$144k
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Job Title: Controller Company: Solen Software Group Location: US (Salt Lake City or New York City - Hybrid) Employment Type... ...Management Prepare stand-alone, business unit, and consolidated financial statements for m…
About NOW CFO NOW CFO is a leading provider of financial consulting services, dedicated to helping businesses achieve their financial... ...NOW CFO is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller Consultant to joi…
Certified Business Analysis ProfessionalCertified in Risk and Information System Controls (CRISC)Microsoft AzureProject Management Professional (PMP)Preferred:Experience in a tax, financial services, or professional serv…
regulated environment.· Strong attention to detail, accountability, and ownership mindset.Preferred Qualifications· Experience within financial services, wealth management, RIA custody, banking services, or client servic…
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United StatesCompany: NewrestPosted: 2026-09-25Newrest is seeking a Transportation Safety Auditor Supervisor based at the airport. You will oversee the safety auditor team, train staff, an…
case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Professional 309Pay Range: $82,700.00 - $124,000.00Job DescriptionThe Financial Analyst will be responsible for supporting, with guidance from the Director, the…
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professional services model for dentistry, bringing disciplined financial management, data-driven decision-making, repeatable playbooks,... ...financial decisions. Position Overview The Portfolio Controller is responsibl…
maintenance including fee and budget entryWork with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issuesCoordinate the project accounting system within the department and…
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laws. Maintains and reconciles ledgers and accounts according to generally accepted accounting principles. Prepares and analyzes financial information, prepares reports and financial statements. Responsibilities 1. Serve…
, you will support the day-to-day accounting operations of a fast-growing consumer brand. You'll manage general ledger functions, financial statements, and reporting while contributing to the accuracy and integrity of ou…
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What controllers earn in Salt Lake City
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $45–$60 | $93k–$124k |
| Mid level | $60–$79 | $124k–$165k |
| Senior | $77–$109 | $160k–$227k |
Adjusted for the Salt Lake City 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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