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M5 - Director
The median salary range for Accounting (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $168k - $222k as of Aug 2026, based on 653 job postings from 297 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$167,960
14%
Mid
$194,730
14%
High
$221,500
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Controller
Boulder
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$165k - $190k
$165,000 - $190,000
Controller
United States
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$165k - $190k
$165,000 - $190,000
Director, Accounting Operations
Georgia
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$150k - $190k
$150,000 - $190,000
Director, Accounting Operations
Atlanta
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$150k - $190k
$150,000 - $190,000
Director, Accounting Operations
Austin
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$150k - $190k
$150,000 - $190,000
Director of Accounting Global Revenue and COGS
Remote
·Last Posted: May 2026
$179k - $199k
$179,187 - $199,097
Job Profile Name Dir of Technical Accounting and Special Projects
Remote
·Last Posted: May 2026
$140k - $180k
$140,000 - $180,000
Controller
Remote
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$160k - $185k
$160,000 - $185,000
Director, Accounting
Remote
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$145k - $185k
$145,000 - $185,000
Controller, Accounting (Portfolio Company)
Los Angeles
·7+ Years Experience
$205k - $250k
$205,000 - $250,000
Controller, Credit Accounting
Los Angeles
·7-10 Years Experience
$135k - $185k
$135,000 - $185,000
Controller
Los Angeles
·7-10 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$135k - $185k
$135,000 - $185,000
Controller, Real Estate Fund Accounting
Los Angeles
·7-10 Years Experience
$135k - $175k
$135,000 - $175,000
Controller
Phoenix
·7-10 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Controller
United States
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$180k
$180,000
Controller
Remote
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$180k
$180,000
Controller
Remote
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$170k - $180k
$170,000 - $180,000
Director of Accounting
Remote
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$160k - $180k
$160,000 - $180,000
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Very Large 107 Data Points | $60,000 | $70,000 | $80,000 | |
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth. | Very Large 411 Data Points | $70,000 | $80,000 | $90,000 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 122 Data Points | $79,135 | $92,068 | $105,000 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 560 Data Points | $94,000 | $108,000 | $122,000 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Medium 41 Data Points | $76,250 | $84,375 | $92,500 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Small 11 Data Points | $120,000 | $154,100 | $188,200 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 464 Data Points | $118,500 | $136,750 | $155,000 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Very Large 231 Data Points | $143,700 | $166,850 | $190,000 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Very Large 230 Data Points | $167,960 | $194,730 | $221,500 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Small 22 Data Points | $200,000 | $230,500 | $261,000 |