How to hire a divisional controller

How to hire a divisional controller, step by step

Here's a step-by-step divisional controller hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your divisional controller job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a divisional controller for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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

   This list presents divisional controller salaries for various positions.

   Type of Divisional Controller	Description	Hourly rate
   Divisional 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.	$31-71
   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
   Finance Director	A finance director's role is to oversee all financial activities and aspects of a company or organization. One of their duties is to gather necessary financial data and cultivate reports on essential matters such as revenue and budget, provide risk assessments and estimates, implement vital policies, and allocate funds within the company... Show more	$36-87

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Payroll
   • Reconciliations
   • Internal Controls
   • CPA
   • GAAP
   • General Ledger
   • Journal Entries
   • R
   • SOX
   • Financial Analysis
   • Account Reconciliations
   • Close Process
   • External Auditors
   • Balance Sheet Accounts

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage yearly audit by outside CPA firm
   • Manage monthly accruals (GAAP), financial analysis, budgeting, forecast, and financial reporting.
   • Manage Sarbanes-Oxley implementation, acquisitions accounting, transfer pricing policy, and foreign currency translation and exchange.
   • Lead divisional capital management through ROI analysis on new products and other capital investments to maximize returns.
   • Process improvement, inventory oversight, and account reconciliations for this solar energy company.
   • Convert local accounting system to corporate ERP system to improve reporting time.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, divisional controllers' average salary in nebraska is 42% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level divisional controllers 56% less than senior-level divisional controllers.
   • Certifications. A divisional 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 a divisional controller's salary.

   Average divisional controller salary

   $99,380yearly

   $47.78 hourly rate

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   Entry-level divisional controller salary

   $66,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 18, 2026

4. Writing a divisional controller job description

   A job description for a divisional controller role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a divisional controller job description:

   Divisional controller job description example

   Remi, a PartsSource company, is looking to hire a full time Divisional Controller to join our dynamic team in the Charlotte, NC office located in Waverly at the intersection of Providence Road & I485. This is a great opportunity for someone to lead a small team that has a big impact on the operations of the accounting and finance department.

   
   

   The Divisional Controller reports to the Corporate Controller and will produce and own all financial reporting to stakeholders and group management; assist in the corporate accounting, business planning, and budgeting efforts of the company; and lead special projects of business reporting and analysis to support the CEO and other decision-makers

   
   

   What You'll Do

   • Provide support, direction, management, and continuous coaching both directly and indirectly to the Accounting and Vendor Payables teams
   • Act as a technical accounting resource to operational accounting team and other departments
   • Collaborate and guide operational department leaders to ensure smooth process flow and accurate reporting output
   • Identify and assist in establishing and implementing short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
   • Prepare month end financial package provided to senior management team and private equity ownership, including internal budget reporting and external consolidated reporting, as well as, monthly and quarterly reports required by outside agencies
   • Manage the monthly financial statement close process and oversight of the preparation and review process
   • Ensure that all new business processes with financial impact are accounted for and recorded in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance
   • Review and prepare year-end financial statement audit support and coordination with external auditors
   • Review and ensure financial records are maintained in accordance generally accepted accounting standards

   
   

   You Will Also

   • Evaluate and refine the reporting process and information systems of the company to support financial reporting and budgeting requirements
   • Analyze financial statements and data to identify and propose process improvements in business operations and controls
   • Coordinate, design, and lead changes to automate and improve financial and management information systems for the company
   • Drive process improvement and optimization of reporting framework, including refinement of the entity's control environment
   • Lead and execute other special projects as assigned by Corporate Controller and CEO

   
   

   What You'll Bring

   • Perspective with strong customer service, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize
   • Experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
   • Adaptable to change and can function well individually or in a team environment
   • Experience in automated financial and accounting reporting systems, including hands-on experience of making entries, reporting, and reconciling
   • Experience in accrual accounting, specifically unearned revenue and deferred expense
   • Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations
   • Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
   • Experience working with outside auditors
   • Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects

   
   

   Your Background

   • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting required; an MBA is a plus
   • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) highly preferred
   • Five (5) years of accounting experience, with at least three (3) years of experience managing direct reports
   • Public accounting experience a plus
   • Great Plains experience preferred

   
   

   Who We Want to Meet

   • You're a positive person, ready to serve as an enthusiastic promoter of Remi/PartsSource to internal and external clients
   • You're a problem solver, always looking to find ways to work towards a win-win solution
   • You're a strong influencer- able to gain the trust and confidence of leadership teams to drive change
   • You don't settle for the status quo. You're always improving upon processes and tools to find simpler and better ways to work
   • You're accountable - you do what you say you're going to do; and when you mess up - you own it, learn from it, and move on
   • You embrace technology and take on challenges

   
   

   Benefits & Perks

   • Competitive salary package which includes an incentive bonus structure, and equity incentive plan; a full benefits package (including 401k match, employer paid college debt redux, and more)
   • An inclusive Remi/PartsSource community - work alongside other smart, passionate people
   • Growing company investing in and committed to developing careers of our employees
   • Hybrid work environment where you get the benefits of flexibility, socialization, and productivity
   • A chance to revolutionize Healthcare with evidence-based decision making on the world's leading Procure-to-Pay platform!

   
   

   Interested?

   We'd love to hear from you and explore the possibilities. Please apply online and upload your resume along with an optional cover letter detailing why you're an excellent candidate.

   
   

   Diversity Statement

   We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone's individuality is respected, and everyone has an identity. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day.

   
   

   Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

   No Agency or Recruiter submissions will be accepted.

   
   

   About Remi

   Remi, a PartsSource Company, is a leading equipment maintenance management program (EMMP) provider for healthcare, higher education, government, and commercial market segments nationwide. Our programs reduce our clients' cost of maintaining a portfolio of equipment while delivering improved equipment performance, reduced equipment downtime, and enhanced customer satisfaction. We are vendor-neutral and recognize that our allegiance is to the customer. As a PartsSource Company, we have access to over 4 million products from 6,000 supplies, first of its kind access to over 5,000 service specialists, and over 90,000 total assets covered through maintenance and repair agreements.

   
   

   Bain Capital's 2021 investment in PartsSource provides capital, expertise, and key partnerships further accelerating PartsSource's growth. Bain Capital, one of the world's leading private multi-asset investment firms with approximately $150 billion in assets under management, seeks to create lasting impact for their investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which they live.

   
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right divisional controller for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with divisional controllers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit divisional controllers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

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   • Post your divisional controller job on Zippia to find and recruit divisional controller candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
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6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit divisional controllers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 divisional controller

   Once you have selected a candidate for the divisional controller position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the 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.

   To prepare for the new divisional 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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