Controller

usgb/kənˈtrəʊlər/
noun

Someone who is in charge of managing or organizing something.

As the financial controller of a large company, he was responsible for managing all the money
Visual representation of "controller" - Someone who is in charge of managing or organizing something.

Often appears as...

  • traffic controller
  • financial controller
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Workplace Roles

The word 'controller' often describes senior job positions in companies.

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She worked hard to become the new quality controller.
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Authority Figure

'Controller' implies someone has the power to make decisions in an organization.

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The traffic controller decided which cars could go first.
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High Responsibility

A controller is responsible for critical tasks and oversight.

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The controller oversees the annual financial audit.
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