Could a senior auditor be a controller?

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For sure! A senior auditor already has a strong grasp of financial statements, controls, and compliance - key skills for a controller. The big gaps to fill are management experience and more hands-on accounting work, but with the right exposure (like FP&A or operational accounting), it’s a solid move

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If it’s a small company, sure…you could even be cfo!

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