How to hire an assistant corporate controller

How to hire an assistant corporate controller, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant corporate controller hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant corporate controller job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant corporate controller
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The assistant corporate controller hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   An assistant corporate controller's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assistant corporate controllers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of assistant corporate controllers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Assistant Corporate Controller	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Corporate Controller	Financial managers are responsible for the financial health of an organization. They produce financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.	$38-96
   Accounting Director	An Accounting Director supervises the general accounting and financial reporting functions, as well as financial services within a company or organization. They also ensure that all transactions and financial policies for their organization meet federal regulations and standards.	$42-92
   Accounting Manager	An accounting manager is responsible for supervising and monitoring the overall accounting department operations. Duties of an accounting manager include reviewing account information and account statements, processing invoices, analyzing financial data, performing account reconciliations, assisting with tax processing and audit reports, and generating financial reports for presentation with the board... Show more	$28-56

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • GAAP
   • CPA
   • External Auditors
   • Reconciliations
   • Internal Controls
   • Payroll
   • General Ledger
   • SOX
   • Process Improvement
   • Fixed Assets
   • Close Process
   • Asset Management
   • ERP
   • Due Diligence

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Implement and manage SOX compliance, ultimately creating and managing the process with internal resources to reduce costs to the business.
   • Manage relationship with CPA firm for annual audit and tax engagements.
   • Develop, document and manage projects relate to ERP functionality improvements.
   • Manage payroll and compensation for personal household staff in Washington and Arizona.
   • Manage accounting systems configuration and improvement, external auditor communication and requirements, regulatory compliance and SOX controls review.
   • Maintain integrity of the general ledger and ensuring timely and accurate reconciliations of all accounts.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant corporate controller job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An assistant corporate controller can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, assistant corporate controllers' average salary in nebraska is 37% less than in nevada.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assistant corporate controllers 60% less than senior-level assistant corporate controllers.
   • Certifications. An assistant corporate controller with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an assistant corporate controller's salary.

   Average assistant corporate controller salary

   $128,131yearly

   $61.60 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant corporate controller salary

   $81,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing an assistant corporate controller job description

   An assistant corporate controller job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an assistant corporate controller job description:

   Assistant corporate controller job description example

   First and foremost, Kyruuvians care deeply about our vision to enable human beings to care for human beings, our mission, and our CORE values:
   • Caring - We care about doing the right thing, in the right way, every time.
   • Ownership - We own both our successes and our mistakes, taking responsibility and always learning how to be better.
   • Respect - We respect and celebrate the individual traits that enable each of us, our customers, our providers, and our patients, to be the best that we can be.
   • Empowerment - We embrace a culture that supports everyone's ability to contribute and lead.
   
   Here's what that would mean for you in the Assistant Corporate Controller role.
   CaringYou'll contribute to our vision and mission by shaping, building, and managing the accounting and financial reporting function of the company, including a desire to mentor and invest in the development of others as well as drive process improvement and efficiencies. You'll be a key player on our finance team to support the rapidly growing company as the business scales.
   OwnershipYou'll own day to day general ledger accounting operations, with an emphasis on accuracy and efficiency of the monthly close cycle for accounts such as Cash, Payroll, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses, Debt, Sales and Use Tax Liabilities, and Stockholders' Equity. Work closely with Controller to implement controls and system designs, including, but not limited to NetSuite and Blackline, to drive efficiencies and accuracy over our financial statement close cycle. You'll manage and coach a team of accounting professionals. You'll play a lead role in the annual financial statement audit as well as periodic reporting to investors and have involvement in ad hoc projects as needed. You'll partner with HR to ensure timely submission of semi- monthly payroll on ADP and coordinate various aspects of corporate insurance needs upon request.
   Respect: How You'll Use Your Professional Skills You'll use your 10+ years of experience in an accounting role to: Manage and improve an existing monthly close cycle, with a specific emphasis on account reconciliations being prepared and reviewed timely. Support equity administration with the maintenance of stock option records in Carta and related expense Prepare and/or review technical accounting memos covering various topics (internal use software, stock compensation, leases) Various special projects, and additional responsibilities, as needed. Examples may include assisting with implementing a new accounting standard or internal controls requirements, the integration of an acquired company's accounting processes or implementing IT accounting tools.
   Empowerment: How You'll Know You're Succeeding You demonstrate the ability to provide accurate and timely financial information in connection with the monthly accounting close. You will be proud of your numbers and be able to explain the composition of accounts to the Corporate Controller and other members of senior leadership, external auditors, lenders and investors, and others as needed. You manage and meet deadlines for yourself and ensure your team does as well. You establish good working relationships with accounting and non-accounting teams. You proactively address and/or escalate accounting and related process issues, including offering suggestions for corrective actions. Where You'll Go From Here Kyruuvians in the Assistant Corporate Controller role can assume further responsibility in the future to include deeper involvement on technical accounting matters and exposure to Board/Audit Committee level reporting. In addition, this role is uniquely positioned to further grow and expand the team and have direct involvement in integration and system improvements. The next step in your growth will be Senior Director, Corporate ControllerKyruus also loves to see an internal transfer. If a linear career path is not what you're looking for, you can work with your manager and HR to explore lateral moves to other parts of the organization as you continue to grow with us.
   Equal Opportunity Employer
   
   Kyruus is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Kyruus has facilities.

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5. Post your job

   To find assistant corporate controllers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any assistant corporate controllers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level assistant corporate controllers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with assistant corporate controller candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant corporate controller

   Once you've found the assistant corporate controller candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new assistant corporate controller first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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