Vice President (VP), Finance Salary

The average salary for a Vice President (VP), Finance is $135,334.

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MEDIAN $135,334

Salary

$83k - $195k

Bonus

$5k - $52k

Profit Sharing

$730 - $30k

Commission

$3k - $150k

Total Pay

$90k - $230k

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Job Description for Vice President (VP), Finance

Vice presidents of finance typically are near the top of a business' hierarchical structure. They keep their business profitable, ensure spending is low, and stay in line with government regulations. Primary responsibilities for this job are to direct finances and coordinate the budget. While planning budgets, they also set goals for certain milestones and goals the company needs to meet. Vice presidents of finance also oversee the duties carried out by the lower-level employees in the financ…Read more

Vice President (VP), Finance Tasks

Oversee all financial related matters where depth and scope is relative to the size of the company.
Working under the Chief Financial Officer, ensure company financial plans are carried out.
Coordinate, prepare and review all annual financial reports.
Direct all aspects of accounting operations such as receivables, payables, payroll and financial reporting.

Popular Employer Salaries for Vice President (VP), Finance

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (JPMCC)

$121k

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

$120k

Bank of America Corp. (BOFA)

$108k

$115k

$102k

$135k

$109k

$136k

The top respondents for the job title Vice President (VP), Finance are from the companies J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (JPMCC), The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Bank of America Corp. (BOFA). Reported salaries are highest at Deutsche Bank where the average pay is $134,984. Other companies that offer high salaries for this role include J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (JPMCC) and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., earning around $121,383 and $120,246, respectively. Citibank pays the lowest at around $101,913. Bank of America Corp. (BOFA) and Credit Suisse also pay on the lower end of the scale, paying $108,305 and $108,992, respectively.

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Popular Skills for Vice President (VP), Finance

Financial Analysis

$132,849

659 responses

Financial Reporting

$134,672

469 responses

Financial Modeling

$139,471

415 responses

Strategic Planning

$147,598

388 responses

Accounting

$127,318

367 responses

Skills in Financial Modeling and Strategic Planning are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Accounting, Financial Reporting and Financial Analysis.

Pay by Experience Level for Vice President (VP), Finance

An entry-level Vice President (VP), Finance with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $92,372 based on 39 salaries. An early career Vice President (VP), Finance with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $100,755 based on 293 salaries. A mid-career Vice President (VP), Finance with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $120,218 based on 949 salaries. An experienced Vice President (VP), Finance with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $141,890 based on 1,935 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $148,260.

Pay Difference by Location

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San Francisco, California

▲28%

Los Angeles, California

▲15%

Boston, Massachusetts

▲15%

▲10%

▲6%

▲3%

▲2%

Employees with Vice President (VP), Finance in their job title in San Francisco, California earn an average of 27.7% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Los Angeles, California (15.3% more) and Boston, Massachusetts (14.7% more).