The highest paid jobs in corporate accounting

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Moving up in corporate accounting brings higher salaries, which in some cases can be around four times the amount of an entry-level accounting wage

The average annual salary for the six highest paid positions in corporate accounting is $193,722, excluding bonuses and other incentives, according to data from Surgent, an accounting and financial education service. Chief financial officer is the highest paying position on the list, with an average annual salary of $214,500. 

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Highest paid jobs in corporate accounting

Job title
Average annual salary
Finance director
$185,330
Corporate controller
$188,250
Vice president of finance
$192,750
Treasurer
$199,750
Chief compliance officer 
$181,750
Chief financial officer
$214,500
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