Comptrollers: Qualifications for Office

One of the following CPA, CIA, CPM, CGFM or CGFO.

Years not specified.

In part the statute reads “the state controller shall be a person qualified by education and experience for the position and held in high esteem in the accounting community.”

Advanced degree in accounting, auditing, financial management, business administration or public administration (M.G.L.C. 7A, S.1).

The executive director (a) shall be a certified public accountant ; or (b) shall possess a master’s degree in business, public administration or a related field; or (c) shall have at least 10 yrs. experience in management in the private or public sector and a minimum of 5 yrs. experience in high level management with a documented record of management.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Four-year degree with a concentration in accounting.

Five preceding elections.

Person qualified by education and experience for the office.

Bachelor’s degree.

Master’s degree in accounting or business administration.

Accounting or related college degree.

College education with a major in business or public administration.

Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting and a master’s degree in accounting, business administration or public administration, both of which must be from an accredited college or university that is a member of one of the six regional accreditation associations in the United States.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.

Nine years of progressively more responsible experience in private and state sector accounting. Experience in the three base areas of accounting for financial reporting and five years in a professional managerial capacity.

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance. Professional experience: Five years financial reporting, three years managing accounting operations.

Must meet minimum education and experience requirements.