Accounting Controller Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounting Controller make in the United States? The average Accounting Controller salary in the United States is $79,492 as of October 30, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $64,481 and $94,790. 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. 

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Interim Controller
B.E. Smith - Dallas , TX
Areas of oversight include accounting, taxes, and revenue streams. * Goals for the interim leader ... Controller, Auditor, Audit, Accountant, Comptroller, Financier, Treasurer, Trustee, Director of ...
B.E. Smith - 2 days ago
Controller
Hire Nexus Inc. - Columbus/Zanesville , OH
Controller Reporting to the CFO, the Controller serves as the lead on building and maintaining the Accounting infrastructure, standardizing processes, ensuring audit compliance, and preparing ...
Monster - 5 days ago
CONTROLLER
Spherion - West Monroe , Louisiana
... accounting transactions -Supervise accounting clerks ??? review and approve biweekly invoicing for each open project based off Cost Report -Maintain financial staff by recruiting, selecting ...
Monster - 2 days ago
Controller - Competitive Wage
AppleOne - Compton , California
: This Controller Position Features: ? Competitive Wage ? 401(k) With Company Participation. ? Paid ... Will be responsible for production of financial reports, responsible for the accounting operations ...
Monster - 6 days ago
Controller
Los Angeles Ballet, INC - LOS ANGELES , California
This position is Tuesday through Friday, 9-5. The Controller is responsible for the Los Angeles ... Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; 5 years of experience, preferably with a sizable, exemplary ...
Monster - 6 days ago
Controller Needed-SAP Experienced Required-Consulting
Vaco - Orange County - Tustin , California
This involves handling a variety of general to complex accounting functions, providing analytical support, and supervising staff. Controller responsibilities: Managing accounting and financial ...
Monster - 10 days ago
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Accounting Controller in the United States. The base salary for Accounting Controller ranges from $64,481 to $94,790 with the average base salary of $79,492. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,821 to $96,758 with the average total cash compensation of $80,159.

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