Group controller vs group manager

The differences between group controllers and group managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-8 years to become a group controller, becoming a group manager takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, a group manager has an average salary of $118,324, 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 group manager are client facing, project management, and customer service.

Group controller vs group manager overview

	Group Controller	Group Manager
Yearly salary	$110,457	$118,324
Hourly rate	$53.10	$56.89
Growth rate	17%	6%
Number of jobs	40,683	263,616
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 75%	Bachelor's Degree, 71%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	8	6

Group controller vs group manager salary

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

	Group Controller	Group Manager
Average salary	$110,457	$118,324
Salary range	Between $69,000 And $176,000	Between $78,000 And $178,000
Highest paying City	Hoffman Estates, IL	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	Illinois	New York
Best paying company	Sensient Flavors NA	Google
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Finance

Differences between group controller and group manager education

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

	Group Controller	Group Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 75%	Bachelor's Degree, 71%
Most common major	Accounting	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Group controller vs group manager demographics

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

	Group Controller	Group Manager
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 82.2% Female, 17.8%	Male, 67.9% Female, 32.1%
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, 6.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	11%	10%

Differences between group controller and group manager 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.

Group manager example responsibilities.

Manage SEO / paid media campaigns.
Manage the largest business intelligence portfolio, merchandising and pharmacy.
Establish PMO to manage significant interdependent assets align with strategic initiatives to ensure smooth interoperability and coordination.
Manage inter-relationships between diverse work groups in the brewing, packaging and distribution departments relating to internal logistics and production scheduling.
Manage payroll distribution process ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and confidentiality to protect client's privacy and prevent liability of exposure.
Maintain continuous alignment of architecture scope with strategic business objectives and drive modifications to enhance effectiveness toward end result.

Group controller vs group manager skills

Common group controller skills

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

Common group manager skills

Client Facing, 13%
Project Management, 7%
Customer Service, 6%
Client Relationships, 6%
Process Improvement, 5%
Continuous Improvement, 5%