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Controller

San Jose, CA ยท Hybrid

$150K - $180K/yr

Bay Area, CA | Hybrid with regular client-site work Employment Type: Full-Time NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Controller Consultant to support clients throughout the Bay Area. This role requires a ...

Controller

Walnut Creek, CA ยท On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Bay Area, CA | Hybrid and Client Facing Employment Type: Full Time NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Controller Consultant to provide senior level accounting and financial leadership to businesses ...

Controller

Walnut Creek, CA ยท On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Bay Area, CA | Hybrid and Client Facing Employment Type: Full Time NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Controller Consultant to provide senior level accounting and financial leadership to businesses ...

Controller

Walnut Creek, CA ยท On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Bay Area, CA | Hybrid and Client Facing Employment Type: Full Time NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Controller Consultant to provide senior level accounting and financial leadership to businesses ...

Controller

Walnut Creek, CA ยท On-site

$150 - $180/hr

Bay Area, CA | Hybrid and Client Facing Employment Type: Full Time NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Controller Consultant to provide senior level accounting and financial leadership to businesses ...

Controller

San Jose, CA ยท On-site

$150 - $180/hr

Location and Compensation Bay Area, CA (Hybrid) $150,000 - $180,000 Base Salary, DOE Key Responsibilities * Serve in Controller level leadership roles for client organizations * Lead day to day ...

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How much do area controller jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for area controller in the United States is $119,573.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,000.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an area controller?

An Area Controller is a professional responsible for overseeing and coordinating air traffic within a designated sector or area, typically in an air traffic control center. Their main duties include monitoring aircraft movements, providing instructions to pilots, ensuring safe distances between airplanes, and responding to emergencies or unexpected situations. Area Controllers use radar and communication systems to manage high volumes of air traffic, particularly in en-route (enroute) airspace between airports. This role is crucial for maintaining safety, efficiency, and order in the skies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an area controller, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Area Controller, you need strong financial management, analytical, and reporting skills, typically supported by a degree in finance or accounting and relevant professional certifications (such as CPA or ACCA). Proficiency with ERP systems, advanced Excel, and financial modeling tools is commonly required. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help facilitate collaboration and effective oversight of multiple business units. These skills ensure accurate financial oversight, drive business performance, and support strategic decision-making across regions.

How does an area controller typically collaborate with local management teams to ensure financial targets are met?

An Area Controller regularly partners with local managers by providing financial analysis, guidance, and performance tracking against budgets and forecasts. They often participate in strategy meetings, review operational results, and help identify cost-saving opportunities. Building strong relationships is key, as Area Controllers must translate financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders. This collaborative approach helps ensure that each location or business unit stays aligned with overall company financial objectives.

What is the difference between Area Controller vs Regional Accountant?

AspectArea ControllerRegional Accountant
Required CredentialsAccounting degree, CPA preferredAccounting degree, CPA preferred
Work EnvironmentOversees financial operations within a specific geographic areaManages financial records and reporting for a region
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in logistics, manufacturing, and retail sectorsCommon in corporate finance and accounting firms
Comparison Search IntentUnderstanding regional financial management rolesFinancial reporting and regional accounting responsibilities

The main difference between an Area Controller and a Regional Accountant lies in their scope of responsibilities. An Area Controller typically oversees financial operations, budgeting, and compliance within a specific geographic area, often with a focus on operational performance. A Regional Accountant primarily handles financial record-keeping, reporting, and compliance tasks for a region but may not be involved in broader operational decisions. Both roles require similar credentials and are used across various industries, but the Area Controller has a broader managerial scope.

How hard is it to become an area controller?

Becoming an area controller typically requires several years of experience in transportation, logistics, or related fields, along with strong leadership and organizational skills. Many employers prefer candidates with a relevant degree and familiarity with industry-specific tools and regulations, making the role competitive but attainable with proper preparation.
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Infographic showing various Area Controller job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,573 per year, or $57.5 per hour.

Controller - Pacific Northwest - Full-Time or Part-Time

Your Part-Time Controller, LLC

Seattle, WA โ€ข Remote

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Serve as the outsourced Controller/CFO for multiple non-profit clients.

  • Perform financial reporting for management and Board decision making and presentations.

  • Recommend and implement improvements to accounting, operations, internal controls, and compliance policies and procedures.


Job description

Overview

AWARD-WINNINGย Accounting Firm-You should work here!ย ย #LI-Remote

Controller for Nonprofit Organizationsย 

YPTC's Pacific Northwest market includes all of Oregon and Washington, with the highest concentration of staff and clients located in the Portland Metro Area, Seattle Metro Area, and Puget Sound Region.

Your Part-Time Controller, LLC, (YPTC) is a national leader in providing outsourced accounting services to nonprofit organizations. Currentlywe areamong thefastest growing accounting firms in the US,andweareseeking to add a talentedControllertojoinour team.Your Part-Time Controller, LLChas been nationally recognized as THE Best Place to Work by Accounting Today for 2025 and recently received an inaugural Best Places to Work for Women award from Best Companies Group!Year after year, YPTC consistently ranks amongst the top workplaces across the nation both regionally and nationally.ย 

We offer aย hybridย work environment,ย a flexible work schedule, an excellentย benefits program,ย generous employer medical contributions,ย professionalย education opportunities,ย competitive compensation,ย a standard full-time 35-hour work week,ย andย a people-focused cultureย withย genuine support inside and outside of work.ย BEย A CONTROLLERย WITH A PURPOSE! Accounting skills, paired with a passion for helping nonprofit organizations, make for consistent, positive, client relationships.ย Additionally, theย commitment thatย ourย leadership has shown through the pandemic and beyondย has resulted in unprecedented growth and Best Place to Work awards.ย ย 

We are looking forย aย dedicated, personable, hands-onย Controllerย seeking a dynamic opportunity to guide our clients and provideย transformative accounting services.ย Successful candidates must be comfortableย workingย with multiple clients both virtually and on-site.ย Theย Controllerย will interact with clients, their staff, Board ofย Directors,ย and Finance Committees on a regular basis.ย 

Responsibilities

Serve as the outsourced Controller/CFO for multiple non-profit clients. Your responsibilities would include:ย 

  • Transforming nonprofitย clientย financial departmentsย toย help themย meetย their mission!ย 
  • Financialย reporting forย management andย Boardย decisionย makingย and presentationsย 
  • Recommendingย andย implementingย improvements toย accounting, operations, internal controls,ย andย complianceย policies andย procedures,ย supportingย client strategyย and best practicesย 
  • Transactionalย activitiesย including accounts payable, accounts receivable (revenue recognition and billing),ย andย payroll, general accounting, reconciliations, month-end close,ย andย maintainingย workpapersย 
  • Analysisย and dataย visualization, budgeting andย forecastingย 
  • Grant management, allocations, and funder reportingย 
  • Prepare for and manage annual auditย ย 
  • Client and staff training opportunitiesย 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience required; Recent nonprofit accounting experience, strongly preferred
  • Passion for supporting nonprofit organizations and their missions
  • Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and compliance
  • Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor, proactively identify issues, and recommend solutions
  • Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills, with the confidence to lead conversations and influence outcomes
  • Ability to manage multiple clients, work independently, and thrive in a hybrid environment
  • Demonstrated strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience with multiple general ledger systems, particularly QuickBooks, and electronic bill payment platforms
  • Public accounting experience, and/or consulting experience preferred
  • CPA certification is a plusย 
  • Bilingual-English/Spanish a plusย 
  • Our employees are expected to work during normal business hours to best serve our clients

YPTC Offersย 

  • A Best Place to Work! We are nationally recognized by both Inc. Magazine andย Accounting Todayย ย 
  • Work with a mission-driven purpose serving nonprofit organizationsย ย 
  • A culture of support, enabling our staff to succeedย ย 
  • Growth! We are among the fastest growing accounting firms in the US, with unlimited opportunities for professional growthย ย 
  • Competitive compensationย ย 
  • Work-life balance, full and part-time positions available
  • Standard 35-hour full-time work week, with eligibility for paid overtime for non-exempt employees
  • For full-time positions, we offer:
    • 4 WEEKS PAID TIME OFF, generally consisting of 100 hours paid vacation to start with eligibility for additional vacation based on tenure and a minimum 40 hours sick time, subject to applicable state law
    • 9 paid holidays
    • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplementary benefit options
    • Very generous employer contributions to medical insurance premiumsย 
  • For part-time positions, we offer:
    • Pro-rated vacation and sick time based on hours worked
    • Eligibility for supplementary benefit options
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matchย ย 
  • Ample professional development opportunities and reimbursementย ย 
  • Company provided laptop and technology stipendย ย ย 
  • Hybridย workย environmentย ย 

Starting annual base salary is $100,000 to $135,000 based on a 35-hour work week for this non-exempt position. Total compensation may increase with overtime pay and eligibility for various bonuses. A professional development reimbursement and technology stipend are also provided on an annual basis. Please note that the base salary offered may vary depending on relevant factors as determined by Your Part-Time Controller, LLC, which may include, but is not limited to, education, skill, experience, licensure and certifications, internal salary ranges, geographical location, and other business needs.ย 

Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us by sending an email tocareers@yptc.com. In your email, please include your name and preferred method of contact, and we will respond as soon as possible.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminateย on the basis ofย race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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