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Hawaii County, HI

Assistant Controller - EM-05

Hilo, HI · On-site

$92K - $127K/yr

Assists the Controller in planning, assigning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing work relating ... assist, and instruct other employees in accounting and financial matters; interpret laws ...

County of Hawai`i

Assistant Controller - EM-05

Hilo, HI · On-site

$92K - $127K/yr

Examples of Duties Assists the Controller in planning, assigning, directing, coordinating, and ... assist, and instruct other employees in accounting and financial matters; interpret laws ...

Robert Half

Accounting Manager or Controller

Waianae, HI · On-site

$40 - $68/hr

Senior Controller, Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Finance, or Accounting Manager background. * Progressive leadership experience managing accounting teams and complex financial ...

Finance Factors Ltd

Accounting Manager

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Manager serves as the senior day-to-day accounting resource within the department and as a backup to the Assistant Controller. MINIMUM ...

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KumabeHR

Controller

Honolulu, HI · On-site

Controller The Controller will oversee all aspects of financial leadership and profitability. Duties may include, but are not limited to, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, accounting ...

Conexus

Controller

Honolulu, HI · On-site

Corporate Controller Privately Held, Multi-Divisional Company Honolulu, Hawai'i | Hybrid Schedule The Opportunity A long-standing, privately held company headquartered in Honolulu is seeking an ...

Red Hospitality

Controller

HI · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

RED Hospitality & Leisure is seeking an experienced Controller to manage full P&L accounting for a multi-entity hospitality organization. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, you will own the ...

RED HOSPITALITY & LEISURE HAWAII LLC

Controller

Kihei, HI · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

RED Hospitality & Leisure is seeking an experienced Controller to manage full P&L accounting for a multi-entity hospitality organization. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, you will own the ...

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Red Hospitality & Leisure

RED Hospitality & Leisure is seeking an experienced Controller to manage full P&L accounting for a multi-entity hospitality organization. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, you will own the ...

Brown and Caldwell

Project Controller

Honolulu, HI

The Project Controller is responsible for managing financial and administrative processes across ... Review and assist in creating client-ready presentation materials for meetings and workshops ...

Brown and Caldwell

Project Controller

Honolulu, HI · On-site

The Project Controller is responsible for managing financial and administrative processes across ... Review and assist in creating client-ready presentation materials for meetings and workshops ...

Hawaii Behavioral Health

Corporate Controller

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Corporate Controller Position Summary: Hawaii Behavioral Health has an immediate opening for Corporate Controller in our Honolulu office. The Corporate Controller plays a pivotal role in overseeing ...

GATHER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Controller

Lihue, HI · On-site

$86K - $97K/yr

Working Conditions Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with moderate noise. Mental and/or Emotional Requirements Must be able to perform job ...

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How much do asst controller jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for asst controller in Hawaii is $106,430.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,800.00 and $123,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Asst Controller vs Bookkeeper?

AspectAsst ControllerBookkeeper
CredentialsBachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; some experience in bookkeeping
Work EnvironmentCorporate finance departments, accounting teamsSmall businesses, accounting firms, or in-house accounting
ResponsibilitiesOversees accounting operations, prepares financial reports, manages staffRecords financial transactions, maintains ledgers, reconciles accounts

The Asst Controller typically has more advanced credentials and handles higher-level financial management, while a Bookkeeper focuses on recording and maintaining financial data. The Asst Controller's role involves oversight and strategic reporting, whereas the Bookkeeper's role is more transactional and detail-oriented.

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Infographic showing various Asst Controller job openings in Hawaii as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,430 per year, or $51.2 per hour.

Assistant Controller (0080173)

Honolulu, HI • On-site

University of Hawaii
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees
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$6.8K/mo

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

University Of Hawaii System rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Location : UH System Offices, Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2026-01410
Department: Office of the Vice President for Budget and Finance System
Division: Financial Management Office
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: 0080173
Description
Readvertisement
Title: Assistant Controller
Position Number: 0080173
Hiring Unit: VP for Budget and Finance, Financial Management Office
Location: Manoa Campus
Date Posted: August 28 2026
Closing Date: September 11, 2026; 11:59 PM HST
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Additional Salary Information: PBC, minimum $6,876/month
Funding: General
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Duties and Responsibilities
  • *Serves as a key direct report to the University's Associate Vice President/Controller with a broad range of responsibilities as Assistant Controller.
  • *Provides project management, direction and communication strategies for all projects within the Financial Management Office (FMO), including system conversions and updates, policy updates, and implementation of new processes.
  • *Leads, and manages a staff of professionals with responsibility for supporting the University's system-wide financial information systems, financial reporting, and complex inter-related sub systems.
  • *Acts on behalf of the Controller in their absence.
  • *Supports the Directors as an involved partner in the FMO offices for projects and initiatives related to Treasury, Bursar, Disbursing & Payroll, Tax, Fiscal Services, Bond System and General Accounting. Implements systems and technologies to support and improve efficiencies for the Financial Management Office.
  • *Develops and/or revises short and long-term goals and objectives. Organizes and manages staff resources to meet the requirements of strategic initiatives, developing goals and objectives, action plans, enhancement and maintenance of current applications.
  • *Serves as the University's representative on Kuali Financial workgroups and interfaces with the State DAGS system conversion teams with the responsibility to provide feedback and impact analysis on the direction of the Kuali Financial System.
  • Assists in monitoring Kuali financial releases and updates to ensure the continued development, implementation and enhancement of the University's financial information system and related sub-systems.
  • *Plans, organizes, prioritizes, coordinates, and directs the review, documentation, design, analyses, development, implementation of the University's system wide financial information sub-systems, including the requirement definitions, system design, analyses, functional and technical specifications, systems development, integration, testing, deployment, and user training and support.
  • *Ensures system controls are consistent and compliant with federal and state laws/statues, University policies, generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls, and appropriate accounting and business practices.
  • *Advises and consults with University controller, executives, administrators, staff and other system users in identifying information requirement priorities, limitations, capabilities, uses, and service requirements of the University of fiscal reporting.
  • *Convenes constituent groups to discuss and implement process improvements which will enhance productivity and efficiency with the financial information systems.
    Responsible for tracking and management of developing and issuing UH Administrative Procedures pertaining to the Financial Management Office.
  • Assists in coordinating fiscal year-end activities and tasks related to the annual external audit and financial reporting requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned

(*Denotes Essential Functions)
Minimum Qualifications
  1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Management Information Systems (MIS), or Computer Science or related field and 6 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for audit, accounting, business system or management system analysis and development, design, application programming, testing, installation, maintenance, account reconciliation and documentation of complex accounting structures; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
  2. Advanced and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of developing and emerging concepts, principles and methodologies in the area of financial management or accounting systems and related subsystems.
  3. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of principles, theories, federal and state laws and systems associated with financial management or accounting and information technology principles, concepts and issues in financial management or accounting management and related subsystems including unconventional theories and new developments to issues and problems, and generation and development of new hypotheses and theories.
  4. Demonstrated ability to understand problems from a broad interactive perspective and use reasoning to discern underlying principles and issues when problem solving, and apply creative thinking to resolve problems in new and innovative approaches.
  5. Demonstrated written and verbal competence in presenting ideas, concepts and models clearly using persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation.
  6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
  7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software.
  8. For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
  9. Ability to work outside normal scheduled work hours including day, night, weekend, and/or holiday hours, as directed.

Desirable Qualifications
  1. Supervisory experience in an institution of higher education, preferably with a multi-campus environment and public university system.
  2. Thorough knowledge of major administrative function such as but not limited to fiscal, accounting, tax, bond, budget, treasury, payroll, procurement, accounts payable, in a multi-campus higher education environment.
  3. Thorough knowledge of financial reporting systems and data warehousing.

To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following: (1) resume, (2) cover letter indicating how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met, (3) the names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references, and (4) copies of educational transcripts with CONFIDENTIAL DATA (i.e. social security number, birth date, etc.) REDACTED. If requested transcripts are unobtainable by closing date, please indicate so where transcripts are required as an attachment. You will have a grace period of 7 days from closing date to email copies of your transcripts to systempo@hawaii.edu. Official transcripts will be required if selected to fill the position. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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Inquiries:
Office of Human Resources,
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

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The University of Hawaii, located in Honolulu, HI, US, is an internationally recognized institution of higher learning. Spanning across ten campuses, including one online university, it represents the public system of higher education in the state of Hawaii. Established in 1907, the university operates in the educational services industry, its mission rooted in quality and affordable education for all. It offers over 600 different study programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in a broad spectrum of disciplines. Some of its unrivaled specialties encompass tropical agriculture, tropical medicine, oceanography, astronomy, electrical engineering, volcanology, and Pacific Islands and Asian area studies.

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Colleges, universities, and professional schools

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Honolulu, HI, US

Year founded

1907

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