This document provides a summary of salary data for accounting and finance professionals from the 2010 CFS Salary Guide. It includes national salary averages by position and company size. It also provides CFO compensation data from publicly traded companies by region and company size. The document is interactive and allows the user to view more detailed salary and compensation information by navigating through tabs and links.

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2010 | National Salaries
The 2010 CFS National Salary Guide provides
comprehensive data of base salaries for all levels of
accounting and finance professionals in the United
States.
We hope this guide will become a valuable resource
in your ongoing discussions and planning for your
accounting department.
Also included in the Salary Guide are the Local Market
Salary Data, our CFO Compensation Survey, and a
Glossary of popular accounting and finance positions.
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Understanding the Data
The CFS National Salary Guide displays the weighted average
salaries of accounting and finance positions across companies of
different sizes.
Our data is based on the job orders we received from clients,
accounting and finance professionals we interviewed, and
the placements we made throughout all our CFS offices.
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Statistics and Terminology
First Quartile (25% Range): The figure at which 75% of our data
are above and 25% are below. This data can also be viewed as
the “low” end of a salary range.
Median: The figure at which 50% of our data are above and 50%
are below.
Third Quartile (75% Range): The figure at which 25% of our data
are above and 75% are below. This data can also be viewed as
the “high” end of a salary range.
Company Size Definitions
Small Companies: Companies with revenues up
to $100 million.
Medium Companies: Companies with revenues
between $100 million and $500 million.
Large Companies: Companies with revenues in
excess of $500 million.
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4. 2010 | National Salaries
Position/Title First Quartile Median Third Quartile
Large Companies
Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer $212,750 $251,250 $306,250
Vice President of Finance $178,500 $203,250 $231,500
Controller $135,500 $152,500 $171,250
Assistant Controller $101,000 $115,250 $128,500
General Accounting Department
Accounting Manager $83,750 $93,000 $100,500
Senior Accountant $65,000 $71,250 $76,750
Staff Accountant (0-3 yrs) $52,250 $56,750 $60,750
Tax Department
Director of Tax $150,000 $175,500 $193,750
Tax Manager $102,500 $117,000 $125,500
Tax Senior $72,250 $79,250 $86,750
Tax Accountant (0-3 yrs) $55,750 $62,000 $67,500
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5. 2010 | National Salaries
Position/Title First Quartile Median Third Quartile
Large Companies
Cost Accounting Department
Cost Accounting Manager $87,250 $95,000 $101,500
Senior Cost Accountant $67,750 $72,750 $77,250
Cost Accountant (0-3 yrs) $53,500 $58,250 $62,500
Internal Audit Department
Audit Director $150,750 $174,500 $196,000
Audit Manager $98,750 $109,000 $119,000
Audit Senior $72,000 $79,000 $85,250
Auditor (0-3 yrs) $56,500 $63,250 $68,250
Analysis
Manager of Cost, Financial or Budget Analysis $84,250 $93,250 $101,500
Senior Cost, Financial or Budget Analyst $68,750 $74,750 $82,000
Cost, Financial or Budget Analyst $56,500 $61,250 $65,250
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6. 2010 | National Salaries
Position/Title First Quartile Median Third Quartile
Large Companies
Operations
Full Charge Bookkeeper $48,500 $52,000 $55,250
Bookkeeper $41,000 $44,000 $46,750
Accounts Payable/Receivable Manager $59,000 $64,750 $69,250
Payroll Manager $62,500 $69,500 $74,750
Billing Manager $53,250 $60,250 $63,750
Accounting Clerk $37,500 $39,250 $42,000
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk $37,250 $39,750 $42,750
Payroll Clerk $37,750 $40,500 $43,250
Billing Clerk $36,750 $39,500 $42,250
Credit and Collections
Credit and Collections Manager
Commercial Collector $68,500 $73,500 $79,250
Consumer Collector $52,000 $55,250 $58,500
$40,750 $43,500 $45,750
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7. 2010 | National Salaries
Position/Title First Quartile Median Third Quartile
Medium Companies
Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer $166,250 $185,500 $212,500
Vice President of Finance $145,750 $159,000 $179,000
Controller $113,500 $126,500 $140,500
Assistant Controller $89,000 $96,000 $105,250
General Accounting Department
Accounting Manager $71,500 $80,750 $89,000
Senior Accountant $58,750 $65,000 $70,250
Staff Accountant (0-3 yrs) $46,750 $52,000 $56,750
Tax Department
Director of Tax $118,250 $141,750 $159,250
Tax Manager $86,750 $99,750 $110,500
Tax Senior $64,250 $72,500 $79,750
Tax Accountant (0-3 yrs) $52,000 $58,250 $62,750
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8. 2010 | National Salaries
Position/Title First Quartile Median Third Quartile
Medium Companies
Cost Accounting Department
Cost Accounting Manager $73,000 $81,750 $87,000
Senior Cost Accountant $60,000 $66,000 $71,250
Cost Accountant (0-3 yrs) $48,250 $54,000 $59,250
Internal Audit Department
Audit Director $129,250 $147,000 $163,000
Audit Manager $83,750 $93,000 $102,500
Audit Senior $64,500 $71,500 $78,000
Auditor (0-3 yrs) $52,500 $59,000 $64,500
Analysis
Manager of Cost, Financial or Budget Analysis $79,000 $86,000 $93,000
Senior Cost, Financial or Budget Analyst $65,500 $71,250 $78,000
Cost, Financial or Budget Analyst $52,250 $58,000 $60,750
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9. 2010 | National Salaries
Position/Title First Quartile Median Third Quartile
Medium Companies
Operations
Full Charge Bookkeeper $48,500 $51,000 $54,250
Bookkeeper $39,750 $42,250 $44,250
Accounts Payable/Receivable Manager $54,750 $59,250 $63,500
Payroll Manager $55,500 $60,750 $65,000
Billing Manager $50,250 $55,250 $59,500
Accounting Clerk $36,500 $38,250 $40,250
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk $35,500 $38,000 $41,000
Payroll Clerk $36,250 $38,500 $41,000
Billing Clerk $35,000 $37,250 $40,000
Credit and Collections
Credit and Collections Manager $62,500 $67,000 $72,000
Commercial Collector $48,750 $51,500 $54,500
Consumer Collector $38,750 $41,500 $44,250
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10. 2010 | National Salaries
Position/Title First Quartile Median Third Quartile
Small Companies
Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer $130,500 $145,500 $169,000
Vice President of Finance $114,250 $129,000 $145,750
Controller $90,250 $99,750 $112,750
Assistant Controller $73,000 $80,500 $88,250
General Accounting Department
Accounting Manager $61,750 $70,000 $77,000
Senior Accountant $50,000 $55,500 $60,000
Staff Accountant (0-3 yrs) $41,500 $46,250 $51,000
Tax Department
Tax Manager $75,250 $85,250 $95,250
Tax Senior $57,500 $61,500 $70,000
Tax Accountant (0-3 yrs) $47,000 $51,500 $56,000
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11. 2010 | National Salaries
Position/Title First Quartile Median Third Quartile
Small Companies
Cost Accounting Department
Cost Accounting Manager $62,250 $66,500 $70,500
Senior Cost Accountant $52,250 $56,250 $61,250
Cost Accountant (0-3 yrs) $43,250 $47,500 $53,000
Internal Audit Department
Audit Manager $74,000 $82,000 $95,250
Audit Senior $59,750 $67,250 $71,250
Auditor (0-3 yrs) $48,500 $53,750 $58,750
Analysis
Manager of Cost, Financial or Budget Analysis $68,250 $74,750 $85,000
Senior Cost, Financial or Budget Analyst $57,500 $64,000 $70,500
Cost, Financial or Budget Analyst $46,250 $52,250 $57,250
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12. 2010 | National Salaries
Position/Title First Quartile Median Third Quartile
Small Companies
Operations
Full Charge Bookkeeper $44,750 $47,000 $49,250
Bookkeeper $38,000 $40,000 $41,750
Accounts Payable/Receivable Manager $49,250 $53,250 $55,750
Payroll Manager $46,750 $51,000 $54,250
Accounting Clerk $34,750 $34,250 $38,750
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk $34,250 $36,250 $38,750
Payroll Clerk $35,250 $37,250 $40,250
Credit and Collections $250 $250 $250
Credit and Collections Manager $58,250 $63,000 $66,750
Commercial Collector $45,500 $47,500 $51,750
Consumer Collector $37,500 $40,250 $41,750
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13. 2010 | National Salaries
Position/Title First Quartile Median Third Quartile
Public Accounting
Large Firms
Senior Manager/Director $118,000 $136,000 $152,250
Manager $92,500 $101,750 $111,250
Senior $68,750 $75,000 $79,750
Staff (0-3 yrs) $57,250 $61,750 $64,250
Medium Firms
Senior Manager $100,750 $121,000 $134,750
Manager $81,000 $92,500 $101,250
Senior $62,250 $68,750 $73,750
Staff (0-3 yrs) $48,750 $56,500 $61,000
Small Firms
Senior Manager $88,750 $100,000 $108,500
Manager $72,500 $80,750 $89,250
Senior $56,250 $61,250 $66,500
Staff (0-3 yrs) $47,000 $51,000 $55,750
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2010 | CFO Salaries
The CFO Compensation Survey provides the
average compensation figures of CFOs across all
publicly traded companies in the United States.
We hope this guide will become a valuable resource
in your ongoing discussions and planning for your
accounting department.
Also included in the Salary Guide are the Local
Market Salary Data, National Salary Data, and
a Glossary of popular accounting and finance
positions.
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15. 2010 | CFO Salaries
Understanding the Data
The CFO Compensation Survey includes the average
base and total compensation of CFOs in publicly traded
companies.
The salary figures are compiled from publicly and
commercially available databases. Our data is categorized
based on location and company size across different
regions and metro areas in the United States.
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Company Size Definitions
Small Companies: Companies with revenues up to $100
million.
Medium Companies: Companies with revenues between
$100 million and $500 million.
Large Companies: Companies with revenues in excess of
$500 million.
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16. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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17. 2010 | CFO Salaries
All Small Medium LargeREGION
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Company Size
East
Average Base Salary $300,500 $192,500 $271,000 $446,750
Total Average Compensation $386,750 $221,250 $363,000 $595,250
South
Average Base Salary $279,250 $168,250 $255,500 $389,750
Total Average Compensation $316,750 $183,500 $282,000 $453,500
Southwest
Average Base Salary $282,750 $160,000 $238,500 $373,000
Total Average Compensation $361,750 $199,500 $300,250 $483,000
Central
Average Base Salary $306,000 $175,750 $247,500 $394,000
Total Average Compensation $351,500 $189,500 $294,000 $454,750
West
Average Base Salary $285,000 $194,500 $252,000 $436,250
Total Average Compensation $341,250 $214,750 $291,750 $555,500
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18. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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Connecticut Hartford
Average Based Salary $278,750 $180,250 $185,750 $394,250
Total Average Compensation $340,000 $226,750 $269,500 $454,250
New Haven
Average Based Salary $270,500 $186,000 $309,500 $391,000
Total Average Compensation $278,750 $190,000 $312,500 $413,500
Stamford
Average Based Salary $318,250 $211,500 $255,750 $405,250
Total Average Compensation $448,000 $242,750 $339,000 $609,250
Delaware Wilmington
Average Based Salary $283,250 $174,250 $207,750 $417,250
Total Average Compensation $285,750 $180,000 $207,750 $417,250
Massachusetts Boston
Average Based Salary $273,750 $203,000 $253,750 $382,750
Total Average Compensation $312,250 $222,750 $293,000 $444,500
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19. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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Company Size
Worcester
Average Based Salary $243,000 $211,000 $210,250 $420,000
Total Average Compensation $261,500 $236,750 $222,000 $420,000
Maryland Baltimore
Average Based Salary $281,250 $158,750 $281,250 $424,250
Total Average Compensation $365,000 $166,750 $309,500 $633,250
Maine Portland
Average Based Salary $291,750 $184,000 $320,000 $331,500
Total Average Compensation $341,750 $184,000 $320,000 $431,500
New Hampshire Manchester
Average Based Salary $203,250 $116,250 $248,500 $328,500
Total Average Compensation $256,750 $129,250 $360,250 $328,500
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20. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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Company Size
New Jersey Princeton
Average Based Salary $382,500 $279,500 $185,250 $501,250
Total Average Compensation $395,250 $301,500 $185,250 $508,250
Trenton
Average Based Salary $316,000 $316,000 $216,000 $501,250
Total Average Compensation $329,250 $329,250 $216,000 $508,250
New York Albany
Average Based Salary $285,750 $189,000 $344,750 $361,750
Total Average Compensation $359,250 $201,500 $515,750 $361,750
Buffalo
Average Based Salary $225,500 $144,500 $272,500 $288,250
Total Average Compensation $263,000 $157,500 $293,750 $365,500
New York
Average Based Salary $330,500 $198,750 $306,750 $522,250
Total Average Compensation $483,000 $243,750 $496,250 $795,000
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21. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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Company Size
Rochester
Average Based Salary $248,500 $162,000 $230,000 $396,000
Total Average Compensation $253,750 $171,000 $230,000 $396,000
Syracuse
Average Based Salary $179,750 $144,000 $157,000 $273,750
Total Average Compensation $194,000 $147,500 $207,000 $273,750
Pennsylvania Harrisburg
Average Based Salary $298,000 $146,000 $240,250 $387,000
Total Average Compensation $305,750 $161,000 $256,250 $387,000
Philadelphia
Average Based Salary $291,500 $177,250 $286,500 $409,000
Total Average Compensation $337,250 $195,750 $310,500 $495,500
Pittsburgh
Average Based Salary $299,250 $144,750 $203,500 $376,250
Total Average Compensation $326,000 $166,000 $280,000 $388,250
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22. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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Company Size
Lancaster
Average Based Salary $278,250 $133,500 $225,250 $379,500
Total Average Compensation $324,750 $136,000 $246,000 $466,500
Reading
Average Based Salary $379,750 $200,000 $219,000 $493,000
Total Average Compensation $379,750 $200,000 $219,000 $493,000
Rhode Island Providence
Average Based Salary $238,000 $187,500 $211,000 $775,000
Total Average Compensation $261,500 $197,750 $261,000 $775,000
Virginia Norfolk
Average Based Salary $244,500 $162,000 $233,000 $380,000
Total Average Compensation $299,250 $170,000 $315,500 $476,500
Richmond
Average Based Salary $325,500 $165,000 $212,000 $405,000
Total Average Compensation $361,500 $181,500 $212,000 $453,250
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23. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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Company Size
Roanoke
Average Based Salary $191,000 $154,000 - $375,500
Total Average Compensation $244,500 $185,750 - $538,750
Washington, Washington, D.C.
D.C. Average Based Salary $279,250 $187,750 $249,500 $432,000
Total Average Compensation $324,000 $200,500 $287,500 $526,250
West Virginia Charleston
Average Based Salary $210,750 $150,000 $211,750 $269,000
Total Average Compensation $210,750 $150,000 $211,750 $269,000
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24. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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Company Size
Alabama Birmingham
Average Based Salary $314,500 $231,000 $308,000 $354,250
Total Average Compensation $423,750 $241,750 $312,750 $537,000
Florida Jacksonville
Average Based Salary $298,750 $138,000 $278,500 $384,000
Total Average Compensation $321,750 $144,750 $279,000 $429,000
Miami
Average Based Salary $259,000 $176,000 $256,750 $392,500
Total Average Compensation $291,500 $192,000 $296,500 $443,500
Orlando
Average Based Salary $238,750 $186,750 $251,000 $293,750
Total Average Compensation $273,250 $191,750 $251,000 $384,500
Sarasota
Average Based Salary $190,250 $118,500 $214,750 $500,000
Total Average Compensation $227,750 $178,500 $214,750 $500,000
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25. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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Company Size
Tampa
Average Based Salary $247,500 $168,250 $171,750 $404,750
Total Average Compensation $293,250 $179,500 $171,750 $523,000
Georgia Atlanta
Average Based Salary $298,000 $180,750 $235,500 $413,000
Total Average Compensation $337,000 $202,250 $265,000 $469,000
Kentucky Louisville
Average Based Salary $321,250 $166,250 $252,000 $427,250
Total Average Compensation $328,500 $170,500 $288,500 $427,250
Mississippi Jackson
Average Based Salary $248,750 - $246,500 $252,000
Total Average Compensation $305,500 - $286,750 $333,500
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26. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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Company Size
North Carolina Charlotte
Average Based Salary $338,000 $113,000 $264,250 $409,000
Total Average Compensation $402,500 $113,000 $382,000 $482,000
Durham
Average Based Salary $227,250 $204,750 - $361,500
Total Average Compensation $244,750 $225,250 - $361,500
Raleigh
Average Based Salary $259,500 $154,250 $331,000 $413,000
Total Average Compensation $282,750 $172,500 $355,000 $446,000
South Carolina Charleston
Average Based Salary $203,000 $166,000 $282,250 $155,500
Total Average Compensation $228,500 $166,250 $292,250 $288,000
Columbia
Average Based Salary $329,500 $93,000 $265,000 $463,000
Total Average Compensation $338,000 $93,000 $265,000 $479,750
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27. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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Company Size
Greenville
Average Based Salary $198,250 $134,500 $227,500 $299,500
Total Average Compensation $214,500 $135,250 $236,500 $369,250
Tennessee Chattanooga
Average Based Salary $200,250 $151,500 $198,250 $234,500
Total Average Compensation $204,250 $151,500 $209,250 $234,500
Knoxville
Average Based Salary $244,000 $131,750 $243,750 $300,500
Total Average Compensation $313,000 $177,000 $293,750 $390,500
Memphis
Average Based Salary $342,000 $202,500 $270,000 $397,250
Total Average Compensation $369,500 $202,500 $270,250 $439,750
Nashville
Average Based Salary $296,250 $126,250 $267,750 $369,250
Total Average Compensation $341,750 $146,250 $293,000 $432,750
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28. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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Company Size
Arkansas Little Rock
Average Based Salary $207,000 $138,750 $207,000 $344,000
Total Average Compensation $228,000 $138,750 $234,500 $394,000
Louisiana Baton Rouge
Average Based Salary $415,500 - - $415,500
Total Average Compensation $493,500 - - $493,500
Lafayette
Average Based Salary $209,000 $99,000 $222,750 $264,000
Total Average Compensation $276,500 $136,000 $314,750 $264,000
New Orleans
Average Based Salary $293,500 $89,500 $350,000 $337,500
Total Average Compensation $329,250 $103,750 $350,000 $383,000
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29. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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New Mexico Albuquerque
Average Based Salary $191,000 $78,000 $133,250 $419,250
Total Average Compensation $197,750 $105,250 $133,250 $419,250
Oklahoma Oklahoma City
Average Based Salary $281,250 $121,750 $239,750 $441,750
Total Average Compensation $467,500 $129,750 $289,750 $867,250
Tulsa
Average Based Salary $210,000 $114,000 $186,750 $266,000
Total Average Compensation $245,750 $151,750 $287,750 $278,500
Texas Austin
Average Based Salary $248,250 $197,750 $244,500 $385,750
Total Average Compensation $349,500 $231,500 $256,500 $923,250
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30. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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Dallas
Average Based Salary $301,750 $153,250 $266,000 $418,250
Total Average Compensation $394,250 $166,750 $349,500 $567,750
Houston
Average Based Salary $283,250 $186,250 $227,250 $344,250
Total Average Compensation $351,500 $268,500 $289,250 $410,000
San Antonio
Average Based Salary $263,750 $144,000 $160,000 $393,250
Total Average Compensation $333,750 $201,500 $168,500 $488,000
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31. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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Iowa Des Moines
Average Based Salary $278,000 $200,000 $219,750 $326,750
Total Average Compensation $387,250 $204,000 $230,750 $511,250
Indiana Elkhart
Average Based Salary $187,250 - $167,500 $267,000
Total Average Compensation $197,250 - $180,000 $267,000
Evansville
Average Based Salary $264,250 $100,750 $292,250 $299,750
Total Average Compensation $314,250 $100,750 $292,250 $399,750
Fort Wayne
Average Based Salary $211,500 $130,500 - $252,000
Total Average Compensation $216,500 $130,500 - $259,500
Indianapolis
Average Based Salary $309,500 $227,250 $234,750 $421,000
Total Average Compensation $457,750 $320,750 $463,250 $513,250
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32. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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Illinois Chicago
Average Based Salary $321,250 $203,250 $277,250 $390,000
Total Average Compensation $368,750 $215,750 $325,750 $451,000
Peoria
Average Based Salary $365,500 - - $365,500
Total Average Compensation $371,750 - - $371,750
Kansas Kansas City
Average Based Salary $261,750 $128,250 $313,750 $329,750
Total Average Compensation $331,500 $137,250 $314,250 $463,250
Michigan Ann Arbor
Average Based Salary $262,000 $251,250 - $272,750
Total Average Compensation $276,250 $263,250 - $289,250
Detroit
Average Based Salary $329,750 $169,500 $257,750 $457,000
Total Average Compensation $362,500 $197,250 $288,000 $494,000
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33. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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Grand Rapids
Average Based Salary $216,250 $153,500 $177,250 $298,250
Total Average Compensation $220,000 $155,750 $181,500 $303,500
Minnesota Minneapolis
Average Based Salary $286,750 $171,250 $207,750 $435,500
Total Average Compensation $299,500 $180,250 $238,750 $445,250
Missouri St. Louis
Average Based Salary $328,750 $218,000 $234,000 $375,750
Total Average Compensation $429,750 $251,500 $255,250 $509,250
Nebraska Omaha
Average Based Salary $266,750 $153,500 $178,750 $385,500
Total Average Compensation $349,000 $155,500 $220,000 $542,500
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34. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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North Dakota Bismarck
Average Based Salary $245,750 $140,750 - $350,750
Total Average Compensation $245,750 $140,750 - $350,750
Ohio Akron
Average Based Salary $312,250 $145,000 $190,500 $353,500
Total Average Compensation $374,250 $150,500 $190,500 $432,750
Canton
Average Based Salary $346,000 $223,750 - $590,000
Total Average Compensation $346,000 $224,000 - $590,000
Cincinnati
Average Based Salary $292,750 $155,500 $225,250 $397,250
Total Average Compensation $360,750 $161,750 $263,000 $512,750
Cleveland
Average Based Salary $312,000 $145,250 $235,500 $364,000
Total Average Compensation $348,000 $145,250 $299,500 $402,000
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35. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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Company Size
Columbus
Average Based Salary $364,000 $175,500 $234,750 $424,250
Total Average Compensation $389,750 $179,250 $234,750 $458,500
Dayton
Average Based Salary $287,500 $110,000 $258,000 $346,500
Total Average Compensation $317,250 $110,000 $278,000 $388,750
South Dakota Sioux Falls
Average Based Salary $277,750 $230,000 $185,000 $348,000
Total Average Compensation $277,750 $230,000 $185,000 $348,000
Wisconsin Madison
Average Based Salary $208,000 $178,500 $237,750 $206,750
Total Average Compensation $231,250 $194,500 $237,750 $291,750
Milwaukee
Average Based Salary $349,750 $174,250 $282,000 $475,250
Total Average Compensation $364,750 $197,500 $309,250 $481,500
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36. 2010 | CFO Salaries
All Small Medium LargeWEST
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Company Size
Alaska Anchorage
Average Based Salary $234,250 $220,250 $195,750 $325,000
Total Average Compensation $287,500 $220,250 $200,750 $528,000
Arizona Phoenix
Average Based Salary $258,750 $181,000 $188,000 $363,750
Total Average Compensation $332,500 $183,250 $228,000 $519,750
Tucson
Average Based Salary $238,750 $169,750 - $307,750
Total Average Compensation $357,500 $219,750 - $495,250
California Bakersfield
Average Based Salary $154,500 $174,250 - $115,500
Total Average Compensation $248,750 $174,250 - $398,000
Camarillo
Average Based Salary $248,000 $167,500 $245,750 $391,750
Total Average Compensation $258,750 $180,000 $257,750 $398,000
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37. 2010 | CFO Salaries
All Small Medium LargeWEST
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Company Size
Los Angeles
Average Based Salary $293,500 $196,500 $256,500 $440,250
Total Average Compensation $364,250 $219,000 $298,000 $593,500
Riverside
Average Based Salary $258,250 $196,000 $282,250 $354,250
Total Average Compensation $340,000 $243,250 $432,250 $470,750
Sacramento
Average Based Salary $238,500 $195,250 $223,250 $349,500
Total Average Compensation $261,750 $208,000 $317,500 $349,500
San Diego
Average Based Salary $271,250 $226,000 $263,250 $413,250
Total Average Compensation $305,000 $244,000 $325,750 $447,250
San Francisco
Average Based Salary $388,500 $221,000 $276,250 $761,000
Total Average Compensation $438,750 $253,000 $338,000 $827,250
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38. 2010 | CFO Salaries
All Small Medium LargeWEST
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Company Size
San Jose
Average Based Salary $285,000 $211,250 $256,000 $390,000
Total Average Compensation $330,000 $226,750 $280,500 $486,500
Santa Barbara
Average Based Salary $213,250 $143,500 $269,250 $357,750
Total Average Compensation $229,250 $152,750 $304,250 $382,750
Colorado Boulder
Average Based Salary $290,750 $230,250 $289,750 $413,250
Total Average Compensation $299,250 $230,250 $311,000 $413,250
Colorado Springs
Average Based Salary $201,750 $203,250 $211,250 $189,500
Total Average Compensation $215,250 $213,250 $211,250 $223,500
Denver
Average Based Salary $253,250 $155,500 $261,250 $371,500
Total Average Compensation $376,250 $179,250 $307,750 $648,250
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39. 2010 | CFO Salaries
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Company Size
Hawaii Honolulu
Average Based Salary $299,500 $301,250 $294,750 $300,000
Total Average Compensation $378,750 $501,250 $294,750 $325,250
Idaho Boise
Average Based Salary $213,750 $59,000 $159,250 $286,250
Total Average Compensation $251,250 $59,000 $159,250 $346,250
Nevada Las Vegas
Average Based Salary $265,750 $186,500 $154,500 $370,250
Total Average Compensation $305,000 $193,250 $154,500 $450,750
Reno
Average Based Salary $201,500 $135,000 $196,500 $311,500
Total Average Compensation $215,250 $135,000 $227,250 $311,500
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40. 2010 | CFO Salaries
All Small Medium LargeWEST
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Company Size
Oregon Portland
Average Based Salary $236,000 $157,500 $226,000 $349,750
Total Average Compensation $275,250 $183,000 $255,250 $416,750
Utah Provo
Average Based Salary $209,500 $155,250 $248,000 $350,000
Total Average Compensation $239,250 $155,250 $288,000 $477,750
Salt Lake City
Average Based Salary $215,000 $123,750 $233,000 $437,750
Total Average Compensation $277,250 $132,000 $280,250 $677,750
Washington Seattle
Average Based Salary $251,750 $222,250 $221,000 $337,250
Total Average Compensation $279,000 $233,250 $241,750 $399,000
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41. Creative Financial Staffing
www.cfstaffing.com
2010 | Glossary
The Glossary provides the definition of the financial
and accounting positions and terminology used
throughout the 2010 CFS Salary Guide.
Also included in the Salary Guide are the Local Market
Salary Data, National Salary Data, and a CFO Salary
Survey.
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42. 2010 | Glossary
Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer
Directs the overall financial plans and accounting practices of
an organization. Oversees treasury, accounting, budget, tax and
audit activities of the organization and subsidiaries. Oversees
financial and accounting system controls and standards and
ensures timely financial and statistical reports for management
and/or board use. This is the top finance and accounting position
for the organization. Requires CPA or equivalent and at least 10
years of relevant experience.
Vice President of Finance
Directs and coordinates, through subordinate managerial
personnel, activities of department, region, administrative
division,orspecificfunctionoffinancialinstitution,suchaslending,
trusts, mortgages, and investments, acting under authority and
responsibility delegated by corporate executive officer. Develops
and recommends plans for expansion of programs, operations,
and financial activities. May authorize loans of specified types
and amounts when permitted by institution regulations.
Controller
Directs budget and cost controls, financial analysis, accounting
practices and reports. Analyzes and interprets financial data
and recommends changes to improve systems and financial
performance. This may be the top level in a mid-size company, or
may report to the CFO in a very large company. Supervises exempt
and nonexempt accounting staff. Requires CPA or equivalent and
7 years of relevant experience.
Assistant Controller
Supports company controller in directing budget and cost
controls, financial analysis, and accounting procedures. Manages
financial statement preparation. Organizes and plans auditing
schedules. Develops policy and procedure manuals for accounting
department. May file tax returns. Usually requires a 4-year degree
and 4–6 years of relevant experience.
Accounting Manager
Manages accounting functions and preparation of reports and
statistics detailing financial results. Establishes and maintains
accountingpracticestoensureaccurateandreliabledatanecessary
for business operations. May specialize in one or more functional
accounting areas such as accounts receivable, accounts payable,
payroll, budget, etc. Supervises professional and/or clerical
accounting employees. Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in
accounting or business and 5–8 years of relevant experience.
Accountant – Senior
Establishes, interprets and analyzes complex accounting records
or financial statements. These may include general accounting,
costing or budget data. Examines, analyzes and interprets
accounting records for management. Requires bachelor’s degree
in accounting or business or equivalent experience and 5 or more
years of relevant experience.
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43. 2010 | Glossary
Staff Accountant (0–3 yrs)
Prepares and maintains accounting records that may include
general accounting, costing, or budget data. Examines, analyzes
and interprets accounting records for the purpose of giving
advice or preparing statements. May act as lead to lower level
employees. Requires bachelor’s degree in accounting or business
and may require relevant accounting experience.
Director of Tax
Coordinates the preparation and review of organization’s tax
information for tax compliance and tax financial reporting
purposes. Oversees the process of budgeting tax payments for
income forecasting and cash flow projections. Monitors legislative
developments to insure the proper corporate response. Conducts
activities that include ensuring compliance with the organization’s
tax standards, communicates complex tax issues to users of
tax information at all levels in the organization. Drives the tax
strategies in order to meet the tax objectives of the organization.
Tax Manager
Establishesandcarriesoutacampaigntoreducetheorganization’s
tax debt. Adheres to all federal, state, local, or international tax
laws. Manages the retention and preparation of tax records, tax
returns, and other required reports. Assesses the impact of the
organization’s tax liability and oversees tax accounting staff. This
is the top tax position within the organization and usually requires
a 4-year degree plus 5–7 years of relevant experience.
Tax Senior
Completes complex professional tax accounting activities.
Responsibilities include setting up and retaining organization’s
tax records, filing tax returns, and preparing related reports,
in addition to performing management studies. May also lead
lower level accounting staff. This is a senior level position usually
requiring a 4-year degree in accounting and 4–5 years of relevant
experience.
Tax Accountant (0–3 yrs)
Completes professional tax accounting activities for an
organization. Sets up and retains organization’s tax records. Files
tax returns and prepares related reports. This is a position usually
requiring a 4-year degree and may or may not require relevant
experience.
Cost Accounting Manager
Manages the preparation of cost accounting records. Designs and
implements cost control procedures. Usually requires a 4-year
degree and 5–6 years of relevant experience.
Senior Cost Accountant
Responsible for all aspects of costing, including maintaining and
analyzing the bill of materials, assisting with developing cost
estimates for product lines, and tracking/analyzing business
costs. In addition, reviews, corrects, and reconciles general ledger
accounts, prepares journal entries, schedules and reports for the
monthly Operating Book, and assists in the preparation of audit
schedules and annual budget.
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44. 2010 | Glossary
Cost Accountant (0–3 yrs)
Prepares cost accounting records such as subcontracting,
field service, sales costs, and research and development costs.
Computes project costs, compares actual costs to estimates and
analyzes variances. Requires bachelor’s degree and may require
relevant experience.
Audit Director
Supervisesthemostdifficultandsensitiveinternaland/orexternal
financial,operationsandcomplianceauditsandevaluatesthework
of other advanced-level auditors so that audits are in compliance
with accepted accounting/auditing principles and standards
within state and federal laws. Represents the highest-level
audit supervisory class. Directs, assigns and controls workflow;
effectively recommends hiring and disciplinary actions, writes
and revises position descriptions and conducts performance
evaluations.
Audit Manager
Directs review and verification of records, compliance with
standards, policies and procedures. Develops audit procedures
and systems. Oversees audit findings and recommendations.
Supervises internal audit staff. Requires a bachelor’s degree in
accounting or business and 5–8 years of relevant experience.
Audit Senior
Conducts complex audit projects. Reviews records for accuracy
and conformance to standards. Inspects financial or operational
information to ensure procedures are correct and appropriate.
Compiles audit findings and recommends revisions to systems
and procedures. This is a senior level position requiring a 4-year
degree and may require relevant experience.
Auditor (0–3 yrs)
Conducts audits to verify accuracy of records, compliance with
standards, policies and procedures. Compiles audit findings and
recommendationsformodificationsandimprovementstosystems
and procedures. Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or
business and 0–3 years of relevant experience.
Manager of Cost, Financial or Budget Analysis
Plans and directs analysis of financial data. Provides assessment
of existing and proposed financial plans and policies. Proposes
changes to ensure organization achieves financial targets. Usually
requires a 4-year degree and 5–8 years of relevant experience.
Senior Financial Analyst
Analyzes complex financial data and compiles reports. Provides
recommendations to management for establishing and achieving
profit objectives. Assesses alternatives and overall financial
performance to suggest appropriate course of action. May train or
mentor junior staff. This is a senior level position usually requiring
a 4-year degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience.
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45. 2010 | Glossary
Financial Analyst
Analyzes financial data, compiles reports and prepares
recommendations to management. Develops business plans and
forecasts budget comparisons, profit analysis, and other financial
reports. Requires degree and 2–4 years of experience.
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Maintainsgeneralledgerthroughtrialbalances.Preparesmonthly
and yearly adjustments and accruals, and prepares financial
statements with limited supervision.
Bookkeeper
Records organization’s business transactions and retains all
accounting records. Posts, verifies, and reconciles accounts
payable, accounts receivable, expenses, payroll, or other ledger
accounts. Prepares statements, invoices, and vouchers. Submits
reports of business financial operations. Usually requires 2–4
years of experience in general accounting procedures
Accounts Payable/Receivable Manager
Oversees accounts payable record keeping. Supervises recording
of amounts due, verification of invoices, and calculation of
discounts. Ensures expense coding, voucher preparation, and
check issuance are accomplished accurately and in a timely
manner. Produces various reports for management including
accounts payable register. Usually requires 2–4 years of relevant
experience.
Payroll Manager
Manages the preparation, distribution, and reporting processes
for payroll. Oversees the calculation of wages, overtime, and
deductions to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
Ensures that payments and government reports are disbursed
accurately and in a timely manner. Establishes policies and
procedures for the payroll function. Top payroll position usually
requiring 3–5 years of relevant experience.
Billing Manager
Oversees the billing function to ensure invoicing is completed
accurately and on time. Provides work direction and review for
billing clerks. Manages the processing and calculation of billing
costs consistent with company policy and procedure. Prepares
reports of billing activity for management. Usually requires 2–4
years of relevant experience.
Accounting Clerk
Verifies and posts transactions to journals, ledgers and other
records. Prepares statements, invoices and vouchers. May handle
balancing and reconciliations. May specialize in one area of the
accounting function. Requires understanding of bookkeeping
procedures and 1–2 years of relevant experience.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Oversee accounts payable record keeping. Supervises recording of
amountsdue,verificationofinvoices,andcalculationofdiscounts.
Ensures expense coding, voucher preparation, and check issuance
are accomplished accurately and in a timely manner. Produces
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46. 2010 | Glossary
various reports for management including accounts payable
register. Usually requires 2–4 years of relevant experience.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Reviewsinvoicesforaccuracyandcompleteness.Sortsdocuments
by account name or number and processes invoices for payment.
May perform other basic clerical duties associated with accounts
payable. May post transactions to journals, ledgers and other
records. Requires understanding of bookkeeping procedures and
1–2 years of relevant experience.
Payroll Clerk
Computes payroll; has knowledge of hourly, weekly, etc. wage
calculation, deduction rates and limits. Has ability to reconcile
automated output to source data; may possess specific software
and service bureau experience.
Billing Clerk
Reviews billing data from charge or sales slips and purchase
orders to ensure amounts and account numbers are accurate.
Calculates billing charges, and assigns billing numbers for tracking
purposes. Prepares invoices and bills of lading. Submits invoices
for supervisory approval of charges and credit terms. Usually
requires 1 year of general accounting experience.
Credit and Collections Manager
Directs and coordinates all collection activities and supervises
collections staff. Responsible for obtaining updates and remaining
current on legal issues and proper documentation involved with
collection of delinquent accounts.
Commercial Collector
Initiates appropriate collection action on delinquent accounts
and manages orders on specific delinquent accounts, negotiates
paymentsonpastduedollarsaswellasplanstoensurenewdollars
are paid in a timely manner, processes the daily orders within
department guidelines for specified delinquent accounts, works
with the Credit Team, the Accounts Receivable Team, the Sales
Team and all other departments within the company to ensure
customer issues are addressed appropriately. Also identifies and
prepares accounts for outside collection efforts once all in-house
avenues have been exhausted.
Consumer Collector
Complies with all specified FDCPA, state, and city laws and
provisions, as outlined in the FDCPA training, works the accounts
oftheassignedcollectionfileperworkstandards,collectsassigned
budget on a monthly basis, collects as many overdue accounts as
possible, makes arrangements with debtors to pay debt in full or
to set up the best possible arrangements, documents all collection
activity in the FAC system in a concise and accurate manner, and
corrects any deficiencies or oversights as outlined by supervisor.
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47. Creative Financial Staffing
www.cfstaffing.com
2010 | Metro Salaries
The 2010 Metro Salary Guide is a comprehensive
listing of base salaries for all levels of accounting
and finance professionals in the Metropolitan Areas
below.
Please click on the area you wish to view. An online
PDF file of the selected salary guide will open on your
web browser.
Albuquerque
Atlanta
Bakersfield
Baltimore
Bethesda
Boston
Chicago
Columbus
Denver
Ft. Lauderdale
Ft. Wayne
Grand Rapids
Hartford
Houston
Indianapolis
Los Angeles
Nashville
New Jersey
New York
Orlando
Pittsburgh
Portland
Puerto Rico
San Antonio
San Francisco
Seattle
South Bend
Tampa
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48. About Creative Financial Staffing
Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) is the world’s largest privately
owned accounting and financial placement company.
Founded in 1994, CFS is unique in that it is the only temporary
and permanent staffing agency in the world to function as a fully
integrated unit of leading accounting firms.
This affiliation gives us a distinct advantage: We are connected.
Through financial and accounting networking, CFS has built an
exceptional pool of candidates to help solve our clients’ staffing
needs fast.
Temporary Staffing Services
Our Temporary Staffing solutions cover a broad range of financial
disciplines and talent levels - from accounting clerks to CFOs.
All of our temporary employees are personally interviewed and
referenced in order to help us make the best possible placements
for our clients.
Executive Search Expertise
CFS specializes in Accounting and Finance permanent/executive
search services. We recruit top talent from mid level accounting
positions to senior and executive level managers.
We offer the following services to customize our clients’ search
based on their unique needs:
At length discussions to determine the skills, knowledge, and
abilities required for the position
Assistance with defining a compensation plan for the position
A rigorous screening process involving personal interviews,
professional references, and employment and degree verification
to develop a short list of qualified candidates
Assistance with making the final offer
CFS Guarantees Your Satisfaction
Client and recruit satisfaction is the most important part of our
business, and we work hard to ensure that each placement we
make is the absolute best.
Our promise of excellence applies to all of our temporary and
permanent placements. We do what we say we’ll do by servicing
our clients and recruits with a level of quality that is second to
none.
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49. CFS Office Locations
CALIFORNIA
Bakersfield
Los Angeles
San Francisco
COLORADO
Denver
CONNECTICUT
Hartford
FLORIDA
Fort Lauderdale
Orlando
Tampa
GEORGIA
Atlanta
ILLINOIS
Chicago
Oak Brook
Northbrook
INDIANA
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
South Bend
MARYLAND
Baltimore
Bethesda
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
(Corp. Headquarters)
MICHIGAN
Detroit
Grand Rapids
MINNESOTA
Minneapolis
NEW JERSEY
New Brunswick
NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque
NEW YORK
New York
OHIO
Akron
Canton
Cleveland
Columbus
OREGON
Portland
PENNSYLVANIA
Pittsburgh
TEXAS
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
TENNESSEE
Nashville
VIRGINIA
Tysons Corner
WASHINGTON
Seattle
WISCONSIN
Madison
Milwaukee
Islands & Caribbean
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Santo Domingo
PUERTO RICO
San Juan
United States
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