How much does a Chief Accounting Officer make in Flagstaff, AZ? The average Chief Accounting Officer salary in Flagstaff, AZ is $270,700 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $227,600 and $319,400. 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.

Chief Accounting Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Accounting Officer Salary $188,360 Flagstaff,AZ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Chief Accounting Officer Salary $227,600 Flagstaff,AZ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Chief Accounting Officer Salary $270,700 Flagstaff,AZ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Chief Accounting Officer Salary $319,400 Flagstaff,AZ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Chief Accounting Officer Salary $363,739 Flagstaff,AZ March 26, 2024
25% $227,600 10% $188,360 90% $363,739 75% $319,400 $270,700 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Chief Accounting Officer advises top management and business units of recent and future accounting regulations to identify, plan, and optimize changes impacting the organization. Develops and leads an organization's accounting strategic planning, policy development, and operations. Being a Chief Accounting Officer operationalizes accounting and auditing systems and processes for continuous monitoring capabilities and improvements. Designs accounting systems and procedures to ensure compliance with governmental financial and tax regulations and FASB standards such as GAAP and IFRS. In addition, Chief Accounting Officer builds expertise across accounting functions with relevant and timely staff training and development programs. Typically requires a master's degree in accounting or finance. May require Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Typically reports to top management. The Chief Accounting Officer manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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