Controller

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Ideal for those passionate about strategic financial management and growth.
Drive organizational success through expert financial planning and investment.
Collaborate with top financial institutions to optimize fiscal operations.

💰 Earn $131K-$239K

📚 Bachelor Degree

⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 14.8% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

74,600 Annually

Median Earnings

$174,920 in California

$161,700 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making
Quality Control Analysis
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Writing

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Job security

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Controller

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Pathways to this Career

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Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

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⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Hybrid College

A hybrid college combines online learning with the student support typically offered on college campuses, giving students flexibility and accessibility while still providing a comprehensive educational experience.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years

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Business & Finance

The primary activities of this group involve managing financial operations, analyzing data, and making decisions that impact the financial health of an organization or corporation.