Chief Accountant Salary

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How much does a Chief Accountant make? The average Chief Accountant salary is $90,421 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $82,040 and $100,091. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Chief Accounting Officer
MRA Search - Atlanta , GA
This CAO is reporting to the CFO and will manage and work with members of the Accounting team ... Qualifications · Certified Public Accountant · Extensive supervisory experience in an Accounting ...
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Chief Accounting Officer
Delrin - Wilmington , DE
We are seeking a dynamic individual to fill the newly created role of Chief Accounting Officer ...  CPA certification highly preferred. * 12+ years of Finance management experience with a strong ...
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Chief Accounting Officer & Controller
Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Co - Canandaigua , NY
Chief Accounting Officer and Controller Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Canandaigua, NY The Chief Accounting Officer and Controller is responsible for leading the accounting department, including ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 54 days ago
Accountant/Bookkeeper - Outsourced CFO Services
CPA Firm - MIdtown Manhattan - White Plains , NY
CPA firm seeking an accountant/bookkeeper who will support our Outsourced CFO Services Division. Candidate requires strong attention to detail as well as the ability to collaborate and deliver
ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago
Non profit Controller, CPA required
Charles River CFO - Boston , MA
Salary: Non-profit Controller, CPA required Charles River CFO is looking for a non-profit controller to join our team. This position is a remote part time position, 0-20 hrs/week. Responsibilities
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Fractional Senior Accountant - Part-Time
Ascent CFO Solutions - Denver , CO
At Ascent CFO Solutions, we are a leading Fractional CFO services firm dedicated to providing ... As a Fractional Sr. Accountant with Ascent CFO Solutions, you will be a strong Accountant ...
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Chief Accountant Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Chief Accountant between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Chief Accountant in each city.

Chief Accountant Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $113,026
Washington, DC $100,639
Miami, FL $87,256
Chicago, IL $94,852
Boston, MA $101,362
New York, NY $105,612
Dallas, TX $89,246
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Average Salary Range for Chief Accountant

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
82040
100091
90421

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
84320
105422
93958
What is the average salary for Chief Accountant in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Accountant in the United States. The base salary for Chief Accountant ranges from $82,040 to $100,091 with the average base salary of $90,421. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,320 to $105,422 with the average total cash compensation of $93,958.

View Average Salary for Chief Accountant as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $90,421 $82,040 - $100,091
Bonus $3,537 $2,281 - $5,331
Total Pay $93,958 $84,320 - $105,422
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

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What's the difference between Assistant Chief Accountant and Chief Accountant?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Chief Accountant is $90,421, and the average salary of Assistant Chief Accountant is $0. The average salary of Assistant Chief Accountant is lower than Chief Accountant. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a Chief Accountant, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Chief Accountant. a Chief Accountant Salary in Oxnard, CA is $96,931 as of March 26, 2024; a Chief Accountant Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $83,549 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

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Why does the salary of a Chief Accountant vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024