Controller vs Human Resources Manager

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Pay

Controller

$145,000 typical, a year

Most Controllers earn $122,500 to $175,000 a year.

From 722 postings that list pay

2,103 open jobs now

Controller salaries Controller jobs

Human Resources Manager

$135,000 typical, a year

Most Human Resources Managers earn $107,800 to $173,600 a year.

From 1,170 postings that list pay

2,716 open jobs now

Human Resources Manager salaries Human Resources Manager jobs

Controllers typically earn about $10,000 more a year than Human Resources Managers.

What each one does

Controller

  • Oversee the month-end close process and ensure timely financial reporting.
  • Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.
  • Manage general ledger accounts and ensure accurate financial data.
  • Lead the annual budgeting process and create financial forecasts.
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll activities.
  • Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Human Resources Manager

  • Manage the day to day HR functions for the facility.
  • Interpret HR policies for staff and respond to staff at all levels.
  • Manage personnel administration processes throughout the employee lifecycle.
  • Partner with business leaders to develop and execute workforce strategies.
  • Lead talent management and development across all levels.
  • Coach leaders to build high-performing teams and address performance gaps.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Controller

More common in Controller postings

  • Internal Controls 5 in 10 postings
  • CPA 5 in 10 postings
  • Financial Reporting 5 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Excel 4 in 10 postings
  • US GAAP 4 in 10 postings
  • Month-End Close 3 in 10 postings
  • Accounts Payable 3 in 10 postings
  • Reconciliations 3 in 10 postings
  • Auditing 3 in 10 postings
  • General Ledger 3 in 10 postings

Human Resources Manager

More common in Human Resources Manager postings

  • Employee Relations 6 in 10 postings
  • Performance Management 4 in 10 postings
  • HRIS 3 in 10 postings
  • Succession Planning 3 in 10 postings
  • Workforce Planning 3 in 10 postings
  • Talent Management 3 in 10 postings
  • Talent Acquisition 3 in 10 postings
  • SPHR 2 in 10 postings
  • Change Management 2 in 10 postings
  • Compensation 2 in 10 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Open jobs

Controller

  • Controller - Funds and SPVs

    Pacificexecutives
    Pay not stated West Los Angeles Business District, West Los Angeles, CA, US Hybrid
    ReconciliationsCPATax ComplianceFinancial StatementsAuditing +8
    1 week ago
    Apply
  • Fund Controller

    Pacificexecutives
    Pay not stated South Orange County, CA Business District, South Orange County, CA, California, US
    Microsoft ExcelReconciliationsGeneral LedgerPythonFinancial Statements +7
    4 days ago
    Apply
  • Pay not stated San Jose, California, United States
    Internal ControlsIntercompanyEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)ReconciliationsGeneral Ledger +9
    Mid level · 5+ yrs exp 3 days ago
    Apply

Human Resources Manager

  • Head of HR

    PetVet365
    Pay not stated Lexington, KY 40505
    SPHRPaycomEmployee RelationsPayrollLabor Laws +3
    Lead · 10+ yrs exp 8 hours ago
    Apply
  • Director of People - EC

    Montageinternational
    Pay not stated USA - FL - Tampa
    Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookBenefits AdministrationBudgeting +9
    Lead · 5+ yrs exp 8 hours ago
    Apply
  • $121,700 - $185,800/yrstated San Jose-CA-US
    WorkdayHRISWorkforce PlanningKronosLabor Relations +10
    Mid level · 5+ yrs exp 8 hours ago
    Apply

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