Comptroller (Financial) Salary

The average salary for a Comptroller (Financial) is $68,750.

10%

$46k

MEDIAN

$69k

90%

$110k

Salary

$46k - $110k

Bonus

$397 - $18k

Profit Sharing

$972 - $15k

Commission

$0 - $300

Total Pay

$42k - $109k

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What Do Comptroller (Financial)s Do?

A comptroller holds a high-level management position overseeing a company's accounting policies and procedures. He or she ensures proper financial reporting in accordance with accounting policies, and this individual often analyzes various budgets and forecasts for accuracy as well. Additionally, the comptroller works with accounting managers to help ensure that all of a company’s procedures adhere to standard accounting practices. He or she may coordinate and perform regular audits for departm

Comptroller (Financial) Tasks

Complete account invoices, process incoming and outgoing payments, and review payroll and benefits.
Handle an office's finances, prepare budgets, oversee accounts and statements, generate cost analysis reports, and perform analysis.
Create and maintain a government agency or office's financial policies, procedures, and reporting systems.
Ensure that financial records are kept accurately and according to both internal and government regulations.

Job Satisfaction for Comptroller (Financial)

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Popular Employer Salaries for Comptroller (Financial)

U.S. Air Force (USAF)

$103k

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What Are Popular Skills for Comptroller (Financial)s?

Financial Reporting

$69,377

399 responses

Accounts Payable

$60,476

262 responses

Financial Analysis

$71,693

261 responses

Payroll Administration

$64,290

223 responses

Accounts Receivable

$61,340

208 responses

Skills in Financial Reporting and Financial Analysis are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Accounts Receivable, Payroll Administration and Accounts Payable.

What is the Pay by Experience Level for Comptroller (Financial)s?

An entry-level Comptroller (Financial) with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $50,240 based on 8 salaries. An early career Comptroller (Financial) with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $57,263 based on 110 salaries. A mid-career Comptroller (Financial) with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $68,763 based on 95 salaries. An experienced Comptroller (Financial) with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $69,898 based on 214 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $73,729.

Pay Difference by Location

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Washington, District of Columbia

▲82%

▲67%

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Employees with Comptroller (Financial) in their job title in Washington, District of Columbia earn an average of 82.0% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in New York, New York (67.1% more) and Houston, Texas (14.2% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Orlando, Florida (17.5% less) and San Antonio, Texas (9.2% less).