Hire a Controller in Utah

Recruiting Connection specializes in placing Controllers across Utah’s tech, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. Whether you’re building out your finance team or replacing a key leader, we’ll have a qualified shortlist in front of you within 2–3 weeks.

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Forbes America's Best Recruiting Firm List 2021

Controller Job Description

Controllers own the full accounting function — month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, and team management. In Utah’s fast-growing tech and healthcare markets, the role often requires hands-on ERP experience alongside strong leadership.

  • Managing and owning the full month-end and year-end close process
  • Preparing and presenting accurate financial statements
  • Building and maintaining internal controls and compliance frameworks
  • Overseeing AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger
  • Leading and developing a small accounting team
  • Partnering with CFO on budgeting and forecasting

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We have placed over 2,000 top candidates.

100%

Every executive retained search we have taken on has been filled.

90+ Years

Combined years of recruiting experience on our team.

What to Look For in a Utah Controller

  • CPA preferred — especially for tech and healthcare sectors
  • ERP experience — NetSuite, SAP, or Sage
  • Strong close process ownership — 5 days or fewer
  • Team leadership — managing 2–5 person accounting teams
  • Industry fit — SaaS differs from manufacturing
  • Comp match — Utah range $95K–$135K

How We Place Your Controller

1. SEARCH INTAKE

We invest time upfront to understand your business, culture, and the specific needs of the role before we source a single candidate.

2. SOURCE

Using our vast network and proprietary database, our researchers find the top talent in the market — including candidates no job posting will ever reach.

3. ATTRACT

Our recruiters are experts at turning the heads of even the most passive candidates. The best people are not looking. We go get them.

4. QUALIFY

We deeply evaluate qualifications, red flags, compensation expectations, and motivations before anyone gets in front of you.

6. PLACEMENT

Candidate is hired, offer is confirmed, and onboarding is supported. We stay involved until the person is in the seat.

5. NEGOTIATE

We negotiate the best terms for both client and candidate. A placement that works for both sides is the only kind that sticks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A CFO owns financial strategy, investor relations, and capital allocation. A Controller owns the accounting function — close process, reporting, and compliance. Most companies hire a Controller first.

On your own, expect 3–5 months. With Recruiting Connection on a retained search, we typically deliver a qualified shortlist within 2–3 weeks.

Technology (Silicon Slopes), healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, and real estate/construction.

For a Controller role, yes — the best candidates are already employed. A recruiter reaches passive candidates that a job posting won’t.

Accounting & Finance Positions We Place in Utah

● Salary Range
$95K – $135K
Utah market rate. Varies by industry and experience.
Location
Utah
Level
Mid-Level
Type
Full-Time
Practice
Accounting
Hiring a Controller in Utah?

Tell us about the role and we will have qualified candidates in front of you within 2 to 3 weeks.

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Managing your finances and cash flow is vital to the success of your business. The accounting and finance professionals on your team are the backbone of your company. Our recruiters understand that a talented Controller can make a huge impact on your bottom line.

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