How much does an Assistant Controller make in Potomac, MD? The average Assistant Controller salary in Potomac, MD is $184,982 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $162,381 and $211,374. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Assistant Controller Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Assistant Controller Salary $141,804 Potomac,MD February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Assistant Controller Salary $162,381 Potomac,MD February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Assistant Controller Salary $184,982 Potomac,MD February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Assistant Controller Salary $211,374 Potomac,MD February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Assistant Controller Salary $235,401 Potomac,MD February 26, 2024
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Internal control: Internal control, as defined by accounting and auditing, is a process for assuring of an organization's objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies.

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Account Reconciliation: Account Reconcilation is the process of ensuring internal financial records to external spending.

Analysis 4.82%
Internal control 2.42%
Account Reconciliation 0.82%
Others 91.94%

Job Description for Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller assists the corporate controller in directing the organization's accounting functions including cost, payables, and reporting. Contributes to the development and maintenance of financial reporting, planning and budgeting systems. Being an Assistant Controller oversees the preparation of periodic reporting and required legal filings. Ensures that all corporate and required accounting policies and procedures are documented and followed by the organization. Additionally, Assistant Controller may train accounting staff. May coordinate with auditors. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typically reports to a controller. The Assistant Controller typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Assistant Controller typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Assistant Controller, the upper level is Top Division Controller and then progresses to Controller.

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Dorian LPG Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through its LPG tankers worldwide. It owns and operates twenty-five very large gas carriers (VLGCs). The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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Assistant Controller salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Assistant Controller, the highest Assistant Controller salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Assistant Controller salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Assistant Controller salary is in Miami, FL, where the Assistant Controller salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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