How much does a Head of Accounting make in New Jersey? The average Head of Accounting salary in New Jersey is $311,130 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $261,540 and $367,100. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Head of Accounting Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Head of Accounting Salary $216,391 NJ April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Head of Accounting Salary $261,540 NJ April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Head of Accounting Salary $311,130 NJ April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Head of Accounting Salary $367,100 NJ April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Head of Accounting Salary $418,058 NJ April 24, 2024
25% $261,540 10% $216,391 90% $418,058 75% $367,100 $311,130 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Head of Accounting 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 Head of Accounting 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, Head of Accounting 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 Head of Accounting 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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Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $320,779 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $326,457 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $326,741 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $320,495 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $331,567 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $320,779 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $315,953 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $318,508 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $326,741 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $320,779 Date Updated April 24, 2024
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