Controller skills employers ask for

The most-asked skills

Share of Controller postings that mention each skill.

1. Accountingdistinctive96%
2. Auditingdistinctive79%
3. Financial reportingdistinctive72%
4. Leadership72%
5. GAAPdistinctive61%
6. CPAdistinctive61%
7. Budgetingdistinctive58%
8. ERP systemsdistinctive53%
9. Exceldistinctive49%
10. Forecastingdistinctive42%
11. Manufacturingdistinctive39%
12. Inventory management33%
13. Regulatory compliance32%
14. Communication26%
15. Problem solving26%

“Distinctive” means Controller postings ask for it at least three times as often as jobs overall.

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Where Controller skills carry over

Roles whose postings ask for the most similar skills. Overlap counts the skills that define each role most.

• Accountant93% overlapShared: Accounting, Auditing, Financial reporting, GAAPHow to switch
• Financial Manager86% overlapShared: Accounting, CPA, Financial reporting, ForecastingHow to switch
• Bookkeeper60% overlapShared: Accounting, Financial reporting, Accounts payable, ExcelHow to switch
• Credit Analyst59% overlapShared: Financial reporting, Accounting, Excel, Accounts receivableHow to switch

Questions

What skills does a Controller need?

In 57 current Controller job postings, the skills asked for most often are Accounting (96%), Auditing (79%), Financial reporting (72%), Leadership (72%), GAAP (61%). Percentages are the share of postings that mention each skill.

What jobs can a Controller move into?

Measured by shared skill demand, the closest roles are Accountant, Financial Manager, Bookkeeper, Credit Analyst. Accountant shares skills such as Accounting, Auditing, Financial reporting.