Remote Controller Jobs
Remote controller jobs: the U.S. median pay for this role is $162k per year (BLS, 2024). RemoteFront is tracking 163 open remote roles right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam.
Core knowledge & skills for remote controllers
The domain areas this role is built on.
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Financial Controller
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Financial Controller
Remote controller salary
The median pay for a controller in the U.S. is $162k per year as of 2024. This is base pay across all U.S. employers and settings.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (Treasurers and Controllers), 2024. Remote-specific pay can differ; see live postings above for current openings.
Who's hiring remote controllers
Experience mix across 163 open remote controller roles.
How to become a remote controller
Considerable preparation — most roles require a four-year bachelor's degree plus several years of related experience.
Top companies hiring remote controllers
Remote controller jobs by country
Browse open remote controller roles and pay by where you're based.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do remote controllers make?
The median pay for a controller in the U.S. is about $162k per year (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024). This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote controllers?
Companies hiring remote controllers right now include Staff Financial Group, Coastal, System Six, Appleyard Lees, IFS, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote controller job?
Core knowledge areas for a controller include Economics and Accounting, Administration and Management, Mathematics, Personnel and Human Resources, Customer and Personal Service, Law and Government (per the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET). Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
How do you become a remote controller?
Most remote controllers have a bachelor's degree. Considerable preparation — most roles require a four-year bachelor's degree plus several years of related experience. Remote roles otherwise follow the same path as in-person ones — the difference is where you work, not the qualifications.
What experience level do remote controller jobs require?
53% of open remote controller roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a controller remotely?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 163 open remote controller roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of October 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote controller jobs?
Every remote controller job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.
Wage and career data: median wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics); occupation outlook and skills from O*NET 30.3 by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, used under CC BY 4.0. RemoteFront adapted the source data (mapped to roles, summarized, and reformatted).