How much does a Vice President of Accounting make in the United States? The average Vice President of Accounting salary in the United States is $240,988 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $205,485 and $285,575. 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. 

Vice President of Accounting Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Vice President of Accounting Salary $173,161 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Vice President of Accounting Salary $205,485 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Vice President of Accounting Salary $240,988 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Vice President of Accounting Salary $285,575 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Vice President of Accounting Salary $326,170 US March 26, 2024
25% $205,485 10% $173,161 90% $326,170 75% $285,575 $240,988 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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B2B Sales: Selling products and services directly from one business to another.

Leadership 4.06%
Prospecting 2.05%
B2B Sales 1.65%
Others 92.24%

Job Description for Vice President of Accounting

Vice President of Accounting provides technical and operational leadership across accounting functions. Develops and implements accounting policies and procedures that adhere to governmental financial and tax regulations and comply with GAAP and IFRS standards. Being a Vice President of Accounting operationalizes accounting systems and processes to deliver continuous improvements. Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes and reporting. Additionally, Vice President of Accounting establishes internal auditing processes and coordinates external audits. Uses in-depth knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and best practices to develop accounting professionals. May require a master's degree in accounting or finance. May require Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Typically reports to top management. The Vice President of Accounting manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Vice President of Accounting typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Vice President of Accounting

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Vice President of Accounting salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Vice President of Accounting, the highest Vice President of Accounting salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Vice President of Accounting salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Vice President of Accounting salary is in Miami, FL, where the Vice President of Accounting salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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