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Director of General Accounting Salary in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Director of General Accounting Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

How much does an Director of General Accounting make in Baton Rouge, LA? The average Director of General Accounting salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $184,210 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $165,350 and $205,020. 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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10th Percentile Director of General Accounting Salary $148,179 Baton Rouge,LA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Director of General Accounting Salary $165,350 Baton Rouge,LA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Director of General Accounting Salary $184,210 Baton Rouge,LA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Director of General Accounting Salary $205,020 Baton Rouge,LA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Director of General Accounting Salary $223,966 Baton Rouge,LA May 28, 2024
25% $165,350 10% $148,179 90% $223,966 75% $205,020 $184,210 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Director of General Accounting has overall responsibility for assigned accounting operations and systems as well as associated analysis and report preparation. Directs the establishment and implementation of an organization's accounting policies and procedures. Being a Director of General Accounting requires a bachelor's degree. Leads and directs accounting professional and support staff through subordinate managers. In addition, Director of General Accounting may require CPA certification. Typically reports to the CFO or top management. The Director of General Accounting manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Director of General Accounting typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  • Christus Health - , LA
    Description. Summary. Plans, organizes and directs all aspects of the financial department including the development/administration of policies on finance,...
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  • CHRISTUS Health - Mamou, LA
    Job Description. Description. Summary. Plans, organizes and directs all aspects of the financial department including the. development/administration. of p...
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  • SCP Health - Lafayette, LA
    Description. At SCP Health, what you do matters. As part of the SCP Health team, you have an opportunity to make a difference. At our core, we work to brin...
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  • Tulane University Staff - New Orleans, LA
    The Associate Director, AIS, Gift Accounting is a professional level role responsible for planning and execution of accounting processes and projects deliv...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Tulane University - New Orleans, LA
    Summary. The. Associate Director, AIS, Gift Accounting. is a professional level role responsible for planning and execution of accounting processes and pro...
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