Highest paid jobs in corporate accounting

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