Accounting Controller Salary in Buffalo, New York

How much does an Accounting Controller make?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Accounting Controller in Buffalo, NY is $255,676. While Salary.com is seeing that Accounting Controller salary in Buffalo, NY can go up to $337,980 or down to $182,739, but most earn between $217,498 and $298,757. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Accounting Controller in the United States.

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Common responsibilities of an Accounting Controller

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls for budget accounting, cash and credit management, administration and other activities.

November 19, 2022

Demonstrated ability to organize and lead the work of others in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressures.

February 15, 2023

Monitor cash and funding balances, keep an organized filing system of all accounts, statements, transactions, payments, and debts.

February 15, 2023

Review monthly balance sheets, reconciliations review, and record journal entries to reflect monthly activity.

March 12, 2023

Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly accounting and reporting packages, including fund-level net asset values and investor capital statements for private equity investment funds.

April 24, 2023

Provide information on the financial impact of business decisions for all segments of management responsible for policy or action concerning any phase of the business that relates to attainment of objectives, effectiveness of policies and organization structure and procedures.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Accounting Controller in Buffalo, NY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

217498

298757

255676

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

251475

403890

313528

What is the average salary for Accounting Controller in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Accounting Controller in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Accounting Controller ranges from $217,498 to $298,757 with the average base salary of $255,676. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $251,475 to $403,890 with the average total cash compensation of $313,528.

View Average Salary for Accounting Controller as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$255,676	$217,498 - $298,757
Bonus	$57,853	$33,977 - $105,133
Total Pay	$313,528	$251,475 - $403,890

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Accounting Controller Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $218,017 - $299,470	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $211,927 - $291,104	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $220,584 - $302,996	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $220,584 - $302,996	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $206,690 - $283,911	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $222,542 - $305,685	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY

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About Buffalo, New York

Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was 256,902. The city is the county seat of Erie County and a major gateway for commerce and travel across the Canada–United States border, forming part of the bi-national Buffalo Niagara Region. The Buffalo area was inhabited before the 17th century by the Native American Iroquois tribe and later by French settlers. The city grew significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of immigration, the construction of the Erie Canal and rail tra...

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