Comptroller Salary in San Francisco, CA

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How much does a Comptroller make in San Francisco, CA? The average Comptroller salary in San Francisco, CA is $123,525 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $108,577 and $140,373. 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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What is a Comptroller?

A Comptroller is a management-level position responsible for supervising the quality of accounting and financial reporting of an organization. A financial Comptroller is a senior-level executive who acts as the head of accounting, and oversees the preparation of financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements. In most Commonwealth countries, the Comptroller general, auditor general, or Comptroller and auditor general is the external auditor of the budget execution of the government and of government-owned companies. Typically, the independent institution headed by the comptrol...

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Financial Comptroller

General Contractor - Sunrise , FL

Comptroller Location: Sunrise, Fl. For over 30 years we have been a fully licensed General Contractor in the State of Florida. We focus on a full scope of services including water mitigation, mold ...

ZipRecruiter - 8 days ago

Accounting Manager/Comptroller

EJ Water Cooperative - East Saint Louis , IL

Accounting Manager/Comptroller Summary: The Accounting Manager/Comptroller is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the corporation in accordance with generally accepted accounting ...

ZipRecruiter - 7 days ago

Comptroller - Fred Haas Toyota World

Fred Haas Companies - Spring , TX

Comptroller - Fred Haas Toyota World A Large volume import dealer in the Houston area is looking for an experienced Comptroller. The optimal candidate will have in depth knowledge, be technically ...

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Comptroller

Stanley - Belfast , ME

The Comptroller at Stanley will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company's auto industry branch in Belfast, Maine. This individual will work as a full-time, individual ...

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Appraisal Analyst

Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury - Murfreesboro , TN

About Our Office The Office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is responsible for the audit of state and local governmental entities and participates in the general financial and ...

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Comptroller

Manhattan Restorative Health Sciences - New York , NY

The Comptroller will have primary day-to-day responsibility for the planning, implementing, managing, and controlling of all financial-related activities for the company. This will include direct ...

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What does a Comptroller do?

Common responsibilities of a Comptroller

Maintains financial staff by assisting with recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.

October 23, 2022

Develops and implements policies and decision-making process for key financial controls that are aligned and integrated with the University strategic plan.

February 14, 2023

Monitors best practices in accounting using financial analytics to forecast the future needs of the organization and aligns financial performance and responsibility objectives with university overall strategic plan.

March 09, 2023

Performs and reviews routine accounting tasks, payroll administration, purchasing, revenue collection, and accounts payable and receivable functions.

March 17, 2023

Manage, reconcile and oversee all fiscal record keeping including appropriated and non-appropriated funds, grants and agency funds, payroll funds and alternative funding sources such as TELP.

March 27, 2023

Supervises and supports the accounts payables, payroll processing, billing and receipting functions of the mission.

April 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Comptroller in San Francisco, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

108577

140373

123525

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

112696

150538

130281

What is the average salary for Comptroller in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Comptroller in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Comptroller ranges from $108,577 to $140,373 with the average base salary of $123,525. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $112,696 to $150,538 with the average total cash compensation of $130,281.

View Average Salary for Comptroller as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$123,525	$108,577 - $140,373
Bonus	$6,756	$4,120 - $10,165
Total Pay	$130,281	$112,696 - $150,538

* 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.

Comptroller Salary Near San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,577 - $140,373	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,971 - $137,004	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,971 - $137,004	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,719 - $126,335	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,797 - $136,779	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,576 - $127,444	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA

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About San Francisco, California

San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...

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