Accounting Controller Salary in Phoenix, Arizona

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As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Accounting Controller in Phoenix, AZ is $259,885. While Salary.com is seeing that Accounting Controller salary in Phoenix, AZ can go up to $343,544 or down to $185,747, but most earn between $221,078 and $303,675. 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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What does an Accounting Controller do?

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 Phoenix, AZ

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

221078

303675

259885

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

255614

410538

318689

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 Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Accounting Controller ranges from $221,078 to $303,675 with the average base salary of $259,885. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $255,614 to $410,538 with the average total cash compensation of $318,689.

View Average Salary for Accounting Controller as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$259,885	$221,078 - $303,675
Bonus	$58,805	$34,536 - $106,863
Total Pay	$318,689	$255,614 - $410,538

* 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 Phoenix, AZ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Glendale, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $221,045 - $303,629	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Peoria, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $220,597 - $303,014	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Tempe, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $221,078 - $303,675	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ 0%
CITY, STATE Sun City, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $220,150 - $302,399	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Scottsdale, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $221,078 - $303,675	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ 0%
CITY, STATE Avondale, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $220,447 - $302,808	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ

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About Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to the north. By car, the city is approximately 150 miles (240 kilometers) north of the US-Mexico border at Sonoyta and 180 mi (290 km) north of the border at Nogales. The metropolitan area is known as the "Valley of the Sun" due to its location in the Salt River Valley. It lies at a mean elevation of 1,086 feet (331 m), in the northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert. Other than the mountains in and around the city, the topography of Phoenix is gener...

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