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Financial Control Senior Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Financial Control Senior Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Financial Control Senior Manager in the United States is $163,019 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $78.

However, a Financial Control Senior Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $196,033
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $148,912 to $180,300
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $136,068
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Financial Control Senior Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $180,300 $15,025 $3,467 $87
Average $163,019 $13,585 $3,135 $78
25th Percentile $148,912 $12,409 $2,864 $72
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Key Factors That Influence Financial Control Senior Manager Salaries

A Financial Control Senior Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Financial Control Senior Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Financial Control Senior Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Financial Control Senior Manager (0-0 years): $163,019
  • Financial Control Director (0-0 years): $177,377
  • Controller (0-0 years): $253,381
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Financial Control Senior Manager0-0 years$163,019
Financial Control Director0-0 years$177,377
Controller0-0 years$253,381
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Top Paying Cities for Financial Control Senior Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $205,616
  • San Francisco: $203,594
  • Oakland: $199,079

What Skills Can Increase a Financial Control Senior Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.12% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Financial Reporting (Mentioned in 3.12% Job Postings): Reporting all activities and transactions to track and assess the financial health of the business.
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Mentioned in 1.06% Job Postings): Helping and maintaining accounting rules and standards for financial reporting to ensure consistency and transparency.
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Analysis 6.12%
Financial Reporting 3.12%
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 1.06%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Financial Control Senior Manager's salary.
  • Technical Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Technical Accounting
 $174,430
7%
Accountability
 $172,800
6%
Process Improvement
 $169,540
4%
Financial Management
 $167,910
3%
Finance and Accounting
 $167,910
3%
Initiative
 $167,910
3%
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How Education impacts a Financial Control Senior Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Financial Control Senior Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Financial Control Senior Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $160,627 and $172,160).

Financial Control Senior Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Financial Control Senior Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 5.5%
Associates 6.9%
Bachelors 57.6%
Masters 29.4%
Doctorate 0.1%
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Financial Control Senior Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Financial Control Senior Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$148,912
Average $163,019/year
$180,300
$12,409
Average $13,585/month
$15,025
$2,864
Average $3,135/week
$3,467
$72
Average $78/hour
$87
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $180,300 $15,025 $3,467 $87
Average $163,019 $13,585 $3,135 $78
25th Percentile $148,912 $12,409 $2,864 $72

Financial Control Senior Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Financial Control Senior Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Financial Control Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $177,377 - a projected growth of 9% over your current level.

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FAQ about Financial Control Senior Manager

1. Where can a Financial Control Senior Manager earn the most?

A Financial Control Senior Manager's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Financial Control Senior Manager earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Financial Control Senior Manager is $205,616.

2. What is the highest pay for Financial Control Senior Manager?

The highest pay for Financial Control Senior Manager is $196,033.

3. What is the lowest pay for Financial Control Senior Manager?

The lowest pay for Financial Control Senior Manager is $136,068.

4. What are the responsibilities of Financial Control Senior Manager?

Assists the corporate controller in directing the organization's accounting functions including cost, payables, and reporting. Contributes to the development and maintenance of financial reporting, planning and budgeting systems. Oversees the preparation of periodic reporting and required legal filings. Ensures that all corporate and required accounting policies and procedures are documented and followed by the organization. May train accounting staff. May coordinate with auditors. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typically reports to a controller. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.

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