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Assistant Controller

Finance
Financial Managers
Treasurer / Controller

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

At a Glance

Assistant Controller earns an average of $40,800/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 5.3–6.5 years. Top skills: Accounting, Budgeting, Finance.

Avg Annual Salary

$40,800/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

5.3–6.5 years

Job Postings

5

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Treasurers and Controllers

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$161,700/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+14.8%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (17)

Accounting

5.0

Finance

5.0

Financial Statements

5.0

Auditing

4.9

Purchasing

4.9

Financial Analysis

4.9

Accounts Receivable

4.9

General Ledger

4.9

Office Equipment

4.9

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

4.8

Accounts Payable

4.8

Accounting Systems

4.8

Cost Control

4.8

Cash Flow Forecasting

4.8

Financial Management

4.7

Month-End Closing

4.7

Bank Reconciliations

4.7

Common Skills (13)

Budgeting

5.0

Management

5.0

Communication

4.9

Forecasting

4.9

Problem Solving

4.8

Interpersonal Communications

4.8

Filing

4.8

Clerical Works

4.8

Administrative Functions

4.7

Multitasking

4.7

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