How much does a Controller make in Adel, IA? The average Controller salary in Adel, IA is $244,384 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $205,530 and $286,679. 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. 

Controller Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Controller Salary $170,156 Adel,IA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Controller Salary $205,530 Adel,IA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Controller Salary $244,384 Adel,IA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Controller Salary $286,679 Adel,IA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Controller Salary $325,187 Adel,IA April 24, 2024
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What skills does a Controller need?

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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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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General Ledger: Creating and keeping track of business transactions and activities to monitor financial operations.

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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles: Helping and maintaining accounting rules and standards for financial reporting to ensure consistency and transparency.

Analysis 4.97%
General Ledger 2.9%
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 1.02%
Others 91.11%

Job Description for Controller

Controller leads and directs an organization's accounting functions. Establishes and maintains the organization's overall accounting systems, procedures, and policies. Being a Controller directs all analysis and reporting of financial information including budgets, planning, and required filings and reports. Presents findings and recommendations to management. Additionally, Controller requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typically requires the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential. Typically reports to chief financial officer (CFO). The Controller 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)... View full job description

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  • Financial Controller Extraordinaire. Without the strength of the accounting team, our client wouldn't be able to offer the industry-leading service they ar...
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  • Controller. Posted: 4/15/2024. Location: North Liberty, IA. Welcome to Centro where our mission to be the best means something to our customers. Our experi...
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  • Roquette. is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. Want to help us make a difference...
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  • Description. Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings. HNI Corporation. a vibrant global family of workplace and home brands, is dedicated to transforming the...
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  • DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Management of monthly accounting close process. Assist in creation and filing of required SEC forms and financial statements. ...
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Controller salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Controller, the highest Controller salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Controller salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Controller salary is in Miami, FL, where the Controller 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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