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Accounting Director Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Accounting Director salary in Canada?
  How much does an Accounting Director in Canada make? The median annual Accounting Director salary in Canada is C$189,604, as of May 29, 2024, with a range usually between C$168,646-C$213,863 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Accounting Director may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Accounting Director in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Accounting Director in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Accounting Director in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of May 29, 2024

• Job Description for Accounting Director
  Directs the operations and policies of an accounting function. Implements accounting policies and procedures that adhere to governmental, financial, and tax regulations and comply with GAAP and IFRS standards. Monitors and evaluates accounting systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization. Oversees overall monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes and reporting. Develops and directs accounting professionals and supports staff through subordinate managers. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. May require Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Typically reports to a head of accounting. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. View full job description

• Similar Job titles to Accounting Director
  • Accounting Clerk I
  • Accounting Clerk II
  • Accounting Clerk IV
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  • Accounting Senior Manager
  • Accounting Supervisor
  • Accounting Supervisor, Sr.
  • Cost Accounting Manager

• Level of Education
  • Accounting Director Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree
  • Accounting Director Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
  • Accounting Director Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Accounting Director
  • Aerospace & Defense ,
  • Biotechnology ,
  • Business Services ,
  • Chemicals ,
  • Construction ,
  • Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit ,
  • Energy & Utilities ,
  • Financial Services ,
  • Healthcare ,
  • Hospitality & Leisure ,
  • Insurance ,
  • Internet ,
  • Media ,
  • MFG Durable ,
  • MFG Nondurable ,
  • Pharmaceuticals ,
  • Retail & Wholesale ,
  • Software & Networking ,
  • Telecom ,
  • Transportation

• Categories that include Accounting Director
  • Accounting
  • Executive and Management

• Accounting Director Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

• Accounting Jobs by Salary Range
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  • $30K–$50K
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  • $80K–$100K
  • >$100K