How to hire a controller, vice president

How to hire a controller, vice president, step by step

Here's a step-by-step controller, vice president hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a controller, vice president, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A controller, vice president's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, controllers, vice president 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.

   This list shows salaries for various types of controllers, vice president.

   Type of Controller, Vice President	Description	Hourly rate
   Controller, Vice President	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.	$52-113
   Director Of Administration & Finance	A director of administration finance oversees and directs an organization's administration and finance department, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently according to company standards and regulations. It is their duty to set goals and guidelines, lead the research and development efforts, establish procedures, manage the budgets and costs, review and evaluate financial reports, and implement the organizations' policies and standards... Show more	$35-77
   Director Of Operations And Finance	A director of operations and finance is in charge of overseeing and spearheading business and financial operations, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. Their responsibilities revolve around performing research and analysis to identify the best practices to optimize operations, coordinating with different departments to gather data, conducting research and analysis to identify new business and investment opportunities, and monitoring the progress of various projects and programs... Show more	$37-87

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Risk Management
   • Oversight
   • Internal Controls
   • CPA
   • Internal Audit
   • External Auditors
   • GAAP
   • SOX
   • Payroll
   • NYSE
   • Treasury
   • General Ledger
   • Cash Management
   • Commercial Banking

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage a professional staff of 8 responsible for A/R, A/P, inventory control, billing, and collections.
   • Lead the implementation of global processes and documentation requirements aim at meeting Sarbanes-Oxley requirements one year early.
   • Manage regulatory and financial reporting functions, taxation, foreign exchange, treasury, and company administrative matters.
   • Lead implementation of new worldwide consolidation system, Hyperion, significantly reducing closing time and improving controls over the consolidation process.
   • Interface with all levels - liaison to banks, CPA, auditors, legal, and producers.
   • Ensure timely and accurate filings of corporate tax returns and completion of the annual audit by the corporate CPA firm.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the controller, vice president job description is a good way to get more applicants. A controller, vice president salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a controller, vice president in Nebraska may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level controller, vice president. Additionally, a controller, vice president with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average controller, vice president salary

   $161,965yearly

   $77.87 hourly rate

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   Entry-level controller, vice president salary

   $110,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 21, 2025

   Average controller, vice president salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$169,278	$81
   2	Massachusetts	$168,020	$81
   3	New Jersey	$159,688	$77
   4	Maryland	$154,857	$74
   5	Ohio	$153,483	$74
   6	Texas	$153,120	$74
   7	Nevada	$149,518	$72
   8	Colorado	$149,292	$72
   9	New York	$147,780	$71
   10	Florida	$146,180	$70
   11	Michigan	$145,940	$70
   12	Utah	$143,929	$69
   13	Arizona	$141,235	$68
   14	District of Columbia	$140,211	$67
   15	Kansas	$138,544	$67
   16	Georgia	$136,388	$66
   17	Delaware	$132,304	$64
   18	Illinois	$130,456	$63
   19	North Carolina	$127,717	$61
   20	Alabama	$127,152	$61

   Average controller, vice president salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	World Surf League	$188,664	$90.70
   2	Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute	$186,130	$89.49	6
   3	First Look Media	$177,526	$85.35
   4	BuzzFeed	$176,394	$84.80
   5	Mr. Cooper	$174,228	$83.76
   6	Kforce	$172,074	$82.73	51
   7	BorgWarner	$171,528	$82.47
   8	Santander Private Banking International	$169,750	$81.61	6
   9	Securitas Electronic Security	$169,405	$81.44	1
   10	Elevation	$168,380	$80.95	1
   11	ING Financial Holdings Corporation	$167,677	$80.61
   12	CDPHP	$167,175	$80.37
   13	Randstad North America, Inc.	$165,786	$79.70	10
   14	Peloton Interactive, Inc.	$165,775	$79.70
   15	Asbury Automotive Group	$164,468	$79.07	7
   16	Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group	$164,454	$79.06
   17	Heineken	$164,124	$78.91
   18	Carver Federal Savings Bank	$163,135	$78.43
   19	asbury.com	$163,042	$78.39
   20	System One	$162,999	$78.36	11

4. Writing a controller, vice president job description

   A controller, vice president 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 a controller, vice president job description:

   Controller, vice president job description example

   Who we are:
   
   BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon delivers informed investment and wealth management and investment services in 35 countries. As of March 31, 2021, BNY Mellon had $41.7 trillion in assets under custody/or administration, and $2.2 trillion in assets under management. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments.
   
   BNY Mellon is the corporate brand for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available at www.bnymellon.com. Follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at www.bnymellon.com/newsroom for the latest company news.
   
   Responsibilities:
   
   * Develops strategic initiatives designed to mitigate business risk.
   * Accountable for driving highly complex special projects and functions related to Compliance and Operational Risk.
   * Operates as the GCM EMEA Risk and Controls Lead, covering all regulations in EMEA Regions impacting GCM, including KYC/AML, Privacy, Vendor Risk and Local Jurisdictional requirements.
   * Accountable for implementation of policies, standards, business strategy and process improvements.
   * Engages with senior managers to understand their needs and provides appropriate guidance, direction, and communication.
   * Also coordinates with Legal, Audit, Compliance, Risk and Technology business partners to strategically implement regulatory changes and controls that impact the business process.
   * Works with the business/function management team to enforce policies, standards, and processes.
   * Possesses an in-depth global banking knowledge.
   * Contributes to the achievement of business goals and objectives.
   
   The successful candidate will demonstrate/possess:
   
   * Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience required, MBA preferred.
   * 8-10 years of experience in financial services or business partner function preferred.
   * 3 years in project management or applicable business or function and cost-effective budgetary responsibility.
   * Experience in the securities industry is a plus.
   
   BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.
   
   BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
   
   Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find controllers, vice president for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with controller, vice president 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 controller, vice president

   Once you've decided on a perfect controller, vice president candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new controller, vice president. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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