Group controller vs corporate controller

The differences between group controllers and corporate controllers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-8 years to become both a group controller and a corporate controller. Additionally, a corporate controller has an average salary of $144,304, which is higher than the $110,457 average annual salary of a group controller.

The top three skills for a group controller include internal controls, GAAP and balance sheet. The most important skills for a corporate controller are payroll, CPA, and GAAP.

Group controller vs corporate controller overview

	Group Controller	Corporate Controller
Yearly salary	$110,457	$144,304
Hourly rate	$53.10	$69.38
Growth rate	17%	17%
Number of jobs	40,683	57,715
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 75%	Bachelor's Degree, 77%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	8	8

Group controller vs corporate controller salary

Group controllers and corporate controllers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Group Controller	Corporate Controller
Average salary	$110,457	$144,304
Salary range	Between $69,000 And $176,000	Between $99,000 And $209,000
Highest paying City	Hoffman Estates, IL	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	Illinois	California
Best paying company	Sensient Flavors NA	SideCars
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Manufacturing

Differences between group controller and corporate controller education

There are a few differences between a group controller and a corporate controller in terms of educational background:

	Group Controller	Corporate Controller
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 75%	Bachelor's Degree, 77%
Most common major	Accounting	Accounting
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Group controller vs corporate controller demographics

Here are the differences between group controllers' and corporate controllers' demographics:

	Group Controller	Corporate Controller
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 82.2% Female, 17.8%	Male, 72.8% Female, 27.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 8.6% White, 64.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 7.7% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% Asian, 9.4% White, 63.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between group controller and corporate controller duties and responsibilities

Group controller example responsibilities.

Develop long-term financial/ operational strategy for high-tech company as well as managed accounting, finance, and treasury operations.
Ensure all revenues, operational expenses, capital expenses and reserves are recorded accurately in adherence with GAAP and corporate policies.
Participate on selection and implementation team for new company wide ERP system.
Approve orders, handle customer exceptions, close monthly books, and approve payroll and work on special projects.
Implement closed loop world-class ERP and MRPII systems, expediting access to accurate data need for decision making and corrective actions.
Utilize strong organizational and financial skills in administering weekly payroll as well as daily deposits.

Corporate controller example responsibilities.

Manage general accounting staff (A/P, A/R, & G/L), financial planning, reporting and analysis functions.
Direct and manage all aspects of the external audit, including implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Lead implementation of SyteLine ERP solution to replace outdate manufacturing software and streamline manufacturing and transaction processes.
Develop long-term financial/ operational strategy for high-tech company as well as managed accounting, finance, and treasury operations.
Facilitate maintenance of treasury and risk management activity serving as primary point of contact for all financially relate matters.
Implement procedures for standard journal entries, monthly reconciliations, account analysis and documentation to support the monthly reporting requirements.

Group controller vs corporate controller skills

Common group controller skills

Internal Controls, 7%
GAAP, 6%
Balance Sheet, 5%
External Auditors, 4%
R, 4%
SOX, 3%

Common corporate controller skills

Payroll, 7%
CPA, 6%
GAAP, 6%
Internal Controls, 6%
External Auditors, 5%
General Ledger, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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