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Accounting manager/controller demographics and statistics in the US

Accounting manager/controller demographics research summary. Zippia estimates accounting manager/controller demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our accounting manager/controller estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about accounting managers/controller after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 350,437 accounting managers/controller currently employed in the United States.
  • 51.6% of all accounting managers/controller are women, while 48.4% are men.
  • The average accounting manager/controller age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of accounting managers/controller is White (63.6%), followed by Asian (12.1%), Hispanic or Latino (11.1%) and Black or African American (8.7%).
  • Accounting managers/controller are most in-demand in Aurora, CO.
  • Albany, NY pays an annual average wage of $121,681, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women accounting managers/controller earned 94% of what men earned.
  • New York is the best state for accounting managers/controller to live.
  • Accounting managers/controller are 70% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Accounting manager/controller demographics by:

Accounting manager/controller gender statistics

51.6% of accounting managers/controller are women and 48.4% of accounting managers/controller are men.
  • Female, 51.6%
  • Male, 48.4%

Accounting manager/controller gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female51.6%
Male48.4%

Accounting manager/controller gender pay gap

Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$93,886
female-income
Female income
$88,025

Accounting manager/controller gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in accounting manager/controller positions over time. Currently, 51.6% of accounting managers/controller are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Accounting manager/controller gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201046.45%53.55%
201146.69%53.31%
201246.69%53.31%
201346.40%53.60%
201445.80%54.20%
201544.30%55.70%
201645.27%54.73%
201745.72%54.28%
201846.40%53.60%
201947.10%52.90%
202047.23%52.77%
202148.38%51.62%

Accounting manager/controller related jobs gender ratio

We compared accounting managers/controller with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Escrow Officer15%85%
Customs Verifier20%80%
Credit Assistant20%80%
Accounting Manager/Controller48%52%
Head Analyst86%14%
Chartered Finance Analyst90%10%
Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist92%8%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist
Chartered Finance Analyst

Head Analyst

Accounting Manager/Controller
Credit Assistant
Customs Verifier
Escrow Officer
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Accounting manager/controller demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among accounting managers/controller is White, which makes up 63.6% of all accounting managers/controller. Comparatively, 12.1% of accounting managers/controller are Asian and 11.1% of accounting managers/controller are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 63.6%
  • Asian, 12.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
  • Black or African American, 8.7%
  • Unknown, 4.0%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%

Accounting manager/controller race

Accounting manager/controller racePercentages
White63.6%
Asian12.1%
Hispanic or Latino11.1%
Black or African American8.7%
Unknown4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.5%

Accounting manager/controller race and ethnicity over time

See how accounting manager/controller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Accounting manager/controller race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201069.86%9.61%9.43%9.29%
201170.09%9.69%9.11%9.29%
201269.72%9.39%9.31%9.71%
201369.00%9.54%9.88%9.69%
201469.06%9.48%9.64%9.68%
201568.29%9.85%9.49%10.20%
201668.52%9.57%9.63%10.20%
201768.09%9.26%10.07%10.38%
201867.72%9.20%9.85%10.94%
201967.13%9.03%11.04%10.83%
202066.15%8.75%11.09%10.31%
202163.61%8.74%12.14%11.08%

Accounting manager/controller wage gap by race

$98,000
$96,000
$94,000
$92,000
$90,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$92,779
White$94,545
Black or African American$92,583
Asian$97,643
Hispanic or Latino$91,991
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Average accounting manager/controller age

See how the average age of accounting managers/controller varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Accounting manager/controller age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4347
Unknown3841
Asian3842
Hispanic or Latino3741
White4047
American Indian and Alaska Native38.541

Accounting manager/controller age breakdown

The average age of accounting managers/controller is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the accounting manager/controller population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Accounting manager/controller age breakdown

Accounting Manager/Controller YearsPercentages
40+ years58%
30-40 years27%
20-30 years14%

Accounting manager/controller educational attainment

  • Bachelor's, 73%
  • Master's, 14%
  • Associate, 11%
  • High School Diploma, 1%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Accounting managers/controller by degree level

Accounting manager/controller degreePercentages
Bachelor's73%
Master's14%
Associate11%
High School Diploma1%
Other Degrees1%

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Accounting manager/controller wage gap by degree level

$112,000
$109,000
$106,000
$103,000
$100,000
$97,000
$94,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$106,881
Bachelor's Degree$96,727
Doctorate Degree$110,052
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Accounting manager/controller employment statistics

Most accounting managers/controller work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where accounting managers/controller work

Below, you can see the size of companies where accounting managers/controller work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Accounting manager/controller jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees7%
50 - 100 employees15%
100 - 500 employees25%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees23%
> 10,000 employees24%

Accounting manager/controller jobs by company type

Employees with the accounting manager/controller job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most accounting managers/controller prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Accounting manager/controller jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public26%
Private70%
Government3%

Accounting manager/controller jobs by industry

The most common industries for accounting managers/controller are manufacturing, professional and finance.

Manufacturing

Fortune 500

Finance

Professional

Technology

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Accounting manager/controller turnover and employment statistics

Accounting manager/controller unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for accounting managers/controller between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Accounting manager/controller unemployment rate by year

YearAccounting manager/controller unemployment rate
20105.20%
20114.43%
20123.54%
20133.25%
20142.58%
20152.18%
20162.31%
20172.00%
20181.59%
20191.89%
20202.48%
20212.71%

Average accounting manager/controller tenure

The average accounting manager/controller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,746 accounting managers/controller resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Accounting manager/controller tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year7%
1-2 years29%
3-4 years18%
5-7 years19%
8-10 years8%
11+ years19%

Accounting manager/controller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of accounting managers/controller that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Market Risk Specialist4.38%24,320
Treasury Analyst7.33%50,817
Accounting Manager/Controller7.40%-
Tax Assistant7.56%29,307
Revenue Tax Specialist7.65%29,916
Budget Engineer12.94%963
Supervisory Examiner19.38%2,115

Similar accounting manager/controller jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Market Risk Specialist4.38%24,320
Treasury Analyst7.33%50,817
Tax Assistant7.56%29,307
Revenue Tax Specialist7.65%29,916
Budget Engineer12.94%963
Supervisory Examiner19.38%2,115

Foreign languages spoken by accounting managers/controller

The most common foreign language among accounting managers/controller is Spanish at 35.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.6%.
  • Spanish, 35.6%
  • French, 11.0%
  • Chinese, 9.6%
  • Mandarin, 8.2%
  • Russian, 6.8%
  • Other, 28.8%

Accounting manager/controller languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish35.6%
French11.0%
Chinese9.6%
Mandarin8.2%
Russian6.8%
Other28.8%

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Accounting manager/controller location demographics

The amount you can make as an accounting manager/controller can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of accounting managers/controller is $151,305. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do accounting managers/controller earn the most?

Accounting managers/controller earn the most in New York, where the average accounting manager/controller salary is $120,439. The map here shows where accounting managers/controller earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Accounting Managers/Controller?

By looking through more than 2,746 resumes, we found that the most popular places for accounting managers/controller are New York, NY and Atlanta, GA.
Number of Accounting Managers/Controller

Accounting manager/controller jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California3,577$107,860
2Texas1,769$106,192
3Illinois1,528$88,573
4Florida1,447$91,065
5New York1,352$120,439
6Pennsylvania993$89,308
7Massachusetts985$108,864
8Virginia902$100,271
9Ohio877$87,905
10Georgia788$90,957
11Colorado778$79,515
12Minnesota756$80,254
13Washington728$95,127
14Maryland718$92,553
15North Carolina683$87,055
16New Jersey671$115,681
17Michigan653$85,072
18Arizona511$86,719
19Tennessee479$74,309
20Wisconsin476$83,429
21Indiana466$76,012
22Missouri451$73,322
23Oregon449$87,167
24Connecticut363$99,165
25Iowa319$73,284
26South Carolina299$84,337
27Utah287$75,167
28District of Columbia271$112,967
29Alabama251$81,496
30Kentucky247$79,882
31Nevada226$88,508
32Kansas212$66,461
33Nebraska180$67,208
34New Hampshire177$88,433
35Oklahoma177$82,373
36Louisiana158$77,356
37Arkansas157$74,438
38Delaware154$96,918
39Montana136$62,628
40New Mexico126$85,787
41Idaho111$82,605
42Rhode Island108$99,719
43Maine105$85,727
44Mississippi102$68,268
45Hawaii87$59,314
46West Virginia62$80,644
47North Dakota62$63,650
48Alaska61$75,153
49South Dakota54$65,772
50Vermont53$90,375
51Wyoming41$65,777

Where are accounting managers/controller in high demand?

Accounting managers/controller are in high demand in Aurora, CO. There are currently 6 job openings for accounting managers/controller here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country accounting managers/controller are in the most demand.
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