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How to become a controller

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About Jeff M.

Jeff M. spent close to ten years in finance at a large financial services company, from a rotation program to senior manager in business partnering, then started Arca in January 2026. He writes about finance careers from both sides of the interview table.

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This is general career information based on the author's own experience in finance roles. It is not financial, legal or tax advice.