Corporate Controller in San Diego, CA

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

Looking for a corporate controller or a corporate controller job in San Diego?

Search for Corporate Controller jobs in San Diego, CA or request talent now and our expert recruiters will be with you shortly.

Robert Half can assist you with your corporate controller recruitment needs in San Diego.

Salary for Corporate Controller in San Diego, CA

185730 - 262298

25th percentile

185730

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

50th percentile

226628

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

262298

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

Projected salaries for related positions

Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Corporate Accounting

238928

329948

395753

Vice President of Finance

202950

254610

308115

Divisional Controller

137760

191573

216788

Assistant Controller

113775

150060

174660

Director of Finance

155595

205410

222323

Director of Accounting

153750

202028

222323

Treasurer

171893

261683

301350

Assistant Treasurer

96248

130073

151598

Financial Project Manager

132225

167895

203873

Forensic Accountant

104243

129765

149753

Property Accountant

83948

96248

115620

Plant Controller

128843

148215

161130

Procurement Manager

100553

138068

154058

Procurement Specialist

56273

71955

87638

Newest Corporate Controller jobs

Search Jobs

Assistant Controller

Controller

Hiring? Start here.

Access millions of skilled contract and permanent candidates at every level from support roles to C-suite, and pinpoint the talent you need using our industry-leading matching technology.

Find your next hire