The average pay for a Comptroller (Financial) is $21.84 per hour.
The average pay for a Comptroller (Financial) is $67,577 per year.
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Job Description for Comptroller (Financial)
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 departments within their company to help maintain financial integrity and best practices.
Read More...- 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.
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Popular Skills for Comptroller (Financial)
Survey results suggest that Comptrollers use a fairly large toolkit of professional skills. Most notably, skills in Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, and Human Resources are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that seem to negatively impact pay include General Ledger Accounting, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll Tax Compliance. For most people, competency in Financial Analysis indicates knowledge of Accounts Payable.
Pay by Experience Level for Comptroller (Financial)
Pay by Experience for a Comptroller (Financial) has a positive trend. An entry-level Comptroller (Financial) with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $53,000 based on 94 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Comptroller (Financial) with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $66,000 based on 112 salaries. An experienced Comptroller (Financial) which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $66,000 based on 204 salaries. A Comptroller (Financial) with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $77,000 based on 146 salaries.
Pay Difference by Location
For Comptrollers, Washington provides a pay rate that is 72 percent greater than the national average. Comptrollers can also look forward to large paychecks in cities like New York (+50 percent), Dallas (+28 percent), Houston (+18 percent), and Miami (+9 percent). Place of residence plays a huge part in a Comptroller's salary, with Orlando Comptrollers earning salaries that are 26 percent less than the national average. Employers pay around 26 percent less in Tallahassee and 19 percent less in Birmingham, below-median salaries for those in this field.
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Key Stats for Comptroller (Financial)
Gender
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Female
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Male
24 % |
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Job Satisfaction
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Rated 5 out of 5 based on 168 votes. |
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