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Controller Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Controller salary in Canada?
  How much does a Controller in Canada make? The median annual Controller salary in Canada is C$214,823, as of November 29, 2023, with a range usually between C$183,370-C$247,277 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Controller may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Controller in Canada.

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• About this chart
  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Controller in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Controller in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of November 29, 2023

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

• Similar Job titles to Controller
  • Assistant Controller
  • Business Unit Controller
  • Business Unit Controller, Sr.
  • Plant Controller
  • Top Division Controller

• Level of Education
  • Controller Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree
  • Controller Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
  • Controller Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Controller
  • Aerospace & Defense ,
  • Biotechnology ,
  • Business Services ,
  • Chemicals ,
  • Construction ,
  • Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit ,
  • Energy & Utilities ,
  • Financial Services ,
  • Healthcare ,
  • Hospitality & Leisure ,
  • Insurance ,
  • Internet ,
  • Media ,
  • MFG Durable ,
  • MFG Nondurable ,
  • Pharmaceuticals ,
  • Retail & Wholesale ,
  • Software & Networking ,
  • Telecom ,
  • Transportation

• Categories that include Controller
  • Financial Services
  • Accounting
  • Banking
  • Executive and Management

• Controller Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

• Financial Services Jobs by Salary Range
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