What is a city controller and how to become one

Key steps to become a city controller

1. Explore city controller education requirements

   Most common city controller degrees

   Bachelor's

   75.4 %

   Master's

   15.8 %

   Associate

   5.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific city controller skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Financial Reports	40.67%
   Payroll	29.57%
   Balance Sheet Accounts	11.94%
   Financial Operations	8.48%
   Firsthand Knowledge	3.92%

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3. Research city controller duties and responsibilities

   • Manage accounting systems configuration and improvement, external auditor communication and requirements, regulatory compliance and SOX controls review.
   • Manage accounting systems configuration and improvement, external auditor communication and requirements, regulatory compliance and SOX controls review.
   • Create custom reports in ADP for accounting department analysis and distribution to management.

4. Apply for city controller jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a city controller job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams