Corporate Controller in Birmingham, AL

Corporate Controller Job Description

Corporate controllers oversee the accounting and financial reporting functions of a company and should have strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting. Businesses prefer candidates with a CPA, CGMA or CMA, a master’s degree in business administration and experience working in public accounting. The job typically requires 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, with five years in a managerial capacity.

Typical corporate controller duties:

Managing accounts payable/accounts receivable, payroll and financial reporting transactions

Performing analysis on financial results, trends, costs and budgets

Preparing forecast reports for income, expenses and earnings

Ensuring that accounting activities are in compliance with GAAP and, if needed, IFRS

Preparing tax schedules and returns and ensuring that corporate income tax compliance is accurate

Creating and implementing policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues

Creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate

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Salary for Corporate Controller in Birmingham, AL

143450 - 202588

25th percentile

143450

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

175038

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

75th percentile

202588

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

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