Group controller vs division controller

The differences between group controllers and division 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 division controller. Additionally, a group controller has an average salary of $110,457, which is higher than the $110,117 average annual salary of a division controller.

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

Group controller vs division controller overview

	Group Controller	Division Controller
Yearly salary	$110,457	$110,117
Hourly rate	$53.10	$52.94
Growth rate	17%	17%
Number of jobs	40,683	41,679
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 75%	Bachelor's Degree, 78%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	8	8

Group controller vs division controller salary

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

	Group Controller	Division Controller
Average salary	$110,457	$110,117
Salary range	Between $69,000 And $176,000	Between $76,000 And $158,000
Highest paying City	Hoffman Estates, IL	Concord, CA
Highest paying state	Illinois	Illinois
Best paying company	Sensient Flavors NA	KLA
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Construction

Differences between group controller and division controller education

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

	Group Controller	Division Controller
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 75%	Bachelor's Degree, 78%
Most common major	Accounting	Accounting
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Group controller vs division controller demographics

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

	Group Controller	Division Controller
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 82.2% Female, 17.8%	Male, 77.8% Female, 22.2%
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, 8.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 8.5% White, 64.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between group controller and division 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.

Division controller example responsibilities.

Develop long-term financial/ operational strategy for high-tech company as well as managed accounting, finance, and treasury operations.
Provide and interpret monthly portfolio financial results ensuring proper GAAP treatment of accounting transactions.
Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations to general ledger, sub-ledgers and independent supporting documentation.
Identify over $400K in book gain previously unrecognize by outside CPA firm during annual audit.
Plan and develop proper procedures to have an accurate and smooth physical count acceptable to hire CPA firm.
Implement new ERP accounting systems, providing ability to fully job-cost by job/location/salesperson.

Group controller vs division controller skills

Common group controller skills

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

Common division controller skills

GAAP, 6%
Internal Controls, 6%
CPA, 6%
Payroll, 5%
Financial Analysis, 4%
Oversight, 4%

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