How to hire a corporate accounting manager

How to hire a corporate accounting manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step corporate accounting manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a corporate accounting manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new corporate accounting manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a corporate accounting manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect corporate accounting manager also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of corporate accounting managers.

   Type of Corporate Accounting Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Corporate Accounting Manager	Financial managers are responsible for the financial health of an organization. They produce financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.	$34-62
   Division Controller	A division controller is typically in charge of overseeing a company division's financial activities and human resources operations. Their role is to set objectives and guidelines, perform audits and assessments, evaluate the workforce performance, handle budgets and timelines, and develop strategies to optimize processes... Show more	$36-75
   Regional Controller	It is the responsibility of a regional controller to manage the financial reports and finances of the company in a specific geographic location. The regional controllers prepare and coordinate financial reports to ensure compliance with corporate policy and government regulations... Show more	$32-73

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Reconciliations
   • CPA
   • GAAP
   • Close Process
   • External Auditors
   • Internal Controls
   • SOX
   • Account Reconciliations
   • Oversight
   • Fixed Assets
   • Treasury
   • Accruals
   • Financial Reports
   • Process Improvement

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the general accounting and recording of treasury and international transactions.
   • Manage payroll and all taxation matters, coordinate independent audit; communicate with outside organizations and agencies.
   • Coordinate with external CPA firm in the preparation of the annual financial audits.
   • Work with outside professionals including CPA firm on the preparation of annual audit and tax return schedules.
   • Consolidate and analyze monthly GAAP financial statements.
   • Review preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP requirements.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your corporate accounting manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A corporate accounting manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, corporate accounting managers' average salary in nebraska is 33% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level corporate accounting managers earn 46% less than senior-level corporate accounting managers.
   • Certifications. A corporate accounting manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a corporate accounting manager's salary.

   Average corporate accounting manager salary

   $97,024yearly

   $46.65 hourly rate

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   Entry-level corporate accounting manager salary

   $71,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average corporate accounting manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$117,932	$57
   2	Connecticut	$108,802	$52
   3	Ohio	$107,028	$51
   4	Oregon	$102,641	$49
   5	Massachusetts	$102,495	$49
   6	Missouri	$98,531	$47
   7	Virginia	$97,119	$47
   8	New York	$96,676	$46
   9	Pennsylvania	$95,789	$46
   10	New Jersey	$94,644	$46
   11	Michigan	$94,545	$45
   12	South Dakota	$93,265	$45
   13	Illinois	$93,155	$45
   14	Maryland	$92,014	$44
   15	Kansas	$90,412	$43
   16	Texas	$90,169	$43
   17	Minnesota	$89,685	$43
   18	Florida	$86,571	$42
   19	South Carolina	$86,164	$41
   20	Georgia	$85,991	$41

   Average corporate accounting manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	PayPal	$147,714	$71.02	5
   2	Palantir	$140,457	$67.53	3
   3	Poshmark	$138,542	$66.61
   4	Workday	$130,713	$62.84
   5	Cantor Fitzgerald	$129,776	$62.39	3
   6	American Tower	$128,306	$61.69	3
   7	Dunkin Brands	$123,050	$59.16	2
   8	Salesforce	$120,069	$57.73	20
   9	Baird	$118,211	$56.83
   10	D.R. Horton	$117,798	$56.63	12
   11	Nuveen Investments	$116,986	$56.24
   12	World Color Inc	$116,616	$56.07
   13	FleetCor Technologies	$114,840	$55.21
   14	Point72	$113,933	$54.78	7
   15	Odyssey Group	$113,886	$54.75
   16	Golden State Foods	$113,241	$54.44	1
   17	Capgemini	$112,202	$53.94	2
   18	Medical Properties Trust	$111,328	$53.52
   19	The Chemours Company	$109,802	$52.79	6
   20	Accounting Principals	$108,643	$52.23

4. Writing a corporate accounting manager job description

   A corporate accounting manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a corporate accounting manager job description:

   Corporate accounting manager job description example

   About the location
   
   Alcoa's U.S. portfolio includes Alcoa's corporate headquarters (ACC), Alcoa's Technology Center (ATC), four smelters, hydroelectric power and a calcined coke plant. Working at the Pittsburgh Alcoa Corporate Center, located on the thriving North Shore of Pittsburgh, allows employees to experience firsthand whether working virtually or on-site or a hybrid of the two what being a values-based company means. Through daily interactions with colleagues and exposure to some of the organization's highest-level executives, the office creates an environment in which all employees can develop and contribute to their full potential. Outside of the office, Pittsburgh itself is one of the country's most livable and affordable cities - combining the city feel with small town charm. Pittsburgh offers beautiful views of our three rivers, access to fan-favorite sports teams, and so much more!
   
   About the job
   
   Alcoa Corporation is seeking a Manager - Corporate Accounting to join the Corporate Finance team based in the Alcoa Corporate Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, External Reporting and working closely with resources in Financial Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis and Global Financial Services (collectively Corporate Finance), this dynamic role offers a challenging and exciting opportunity to support the Company's financial closing, consolidation, financial statement preparation, and joint venture reporting. This role will have considerable interactions with stakeholders including Alcoa's Controller and Operations Controllers and their finance teams in our global locations.
   
   In this manager role, you will be an individual contributor focused on leading critical processes and accounting matters across the global organization. The role requires the candidate to leverage their outstanding project management skills, technical accounting expertise, and organizational abilities in a collaborative and dynamic team. The role offers a high degree of learning opportunities both in terms of Alcoa's business and technical accounting knowledge and interacts across multiple disciplines at all levels within the organization.
   
   Major activities of this position include:
   Prepare and analyze monthly consolidated financial statements, including preparation of the quarter-end financial statements, research, and resolve issues and summarize findings.Coordinate with the Manager - Financial Systems in providing technical accounting support to all aspects of the closing process, including review of changes to the chart of accounts, review of closing journal entries and coordinate all technical accounting matters that arise during the closing process.Manage the cash flow consolidation and associated reporting during month end closing; prepare journal entries and reconciliations, research and resolve issues, and lead review process with Financial Accounting team.Prepare semiannual financial statements for Alcoa's largest joint venture; participate in the annual audit and six-month review.Review monthly results of equity method investments and noncontrolling interest.Coordinate the process to properly record legal entity restructurings with key stakeholders, including Tax, Treasury, Operations and Financial accounting.Assist with periodic, quarterly and annual SEC filings including preparation of footnotes.
   
   Qualifications:
   Bachelor's degree in accounting CPA certification5 or more years of experience in an accounting or finance role, and one of the following:Minimum 2 years of experience in public accounting Minimum 2 years of experience within an external reporting team of a publicly traded manufacturing company Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
   
   Preferred Qualifications
   Working knowledge of Hyperion, Essbase, HFM or Oracle ERP
   
   To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, Alcoa provides an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment! In addition to medical benefits, we offer structured work-from-home programs, employee resource group opportunities, 401K options and a first-rate vacation plan for valuable work-life balance.
   
   Alcoa encourages applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds and those with different skills and life experiences. Alcoa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find corporate accounting managers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your corporate accounting manager job on Zippia to find and recruit corporate accounting manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit corporate accounting managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new corporate accounting manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect corporate accounting manager candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new corporate accounting manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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