Accounting Controller Salary in Madison, Wisconsin

How much does an Accounting Controller make in Madison, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Accounting Controller in Madison, WI is $260,636. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $222,106 to $303,242, with most professionals earning between $187,027 and $342,032.

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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 Madison, WI

Average Base Salary

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222106

303242

260636

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

255022

400443

315861

What is the average salary for Accounting Controller in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Accounting Controller in Madison, WI. The base salary for Accounting Controller ranges from $222,106 to $303,242 with the average base salary of $260,636. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $255,022 to $400,443 with the average total cash compensation of $315,861.

View Average Salary for Accounting Controller as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$260,636	$222,106 - $303,242
Bonus	$55,225	$32,916 - $97,202
Total Pay	$315,861	$255,022 - $400,443

* 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 Madison, WI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $217,710 - $297,240	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Rockford, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $217,146 - $296,470	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $224,856 - $306,997	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $225,691 - $308,136	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $216,154 - $295,116	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $212,795 - $290,530	COMPARE TO Madison, WI

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About Madison, Wisconsin

Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Chicago. The city completely surrounds the smaller Town of Madison, the City of Monona, and the villages of Maple Bluff and Shorewood Hills. Madison shares borders with its largest suburb, Sun Prairie, and three other suburbs, Middleton, McFarland, and Fitchburg. Other suburbs include the city of Verona and the villages of Cottage Grove, DeForest, and Waunakee as well as Mount Horeb, Oregon, Stoughton, and Cross Plains among others. According to th...

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