NetSuite Financial Controller
NetSuite Financial
Controller
NetSuite Financial Controller
How much do Financial Controllers make?
0-2 years | 3-6 years | 7-10 years | |
---|---|---|---|
United States ($) | |||
Canada (C$) | |||
Australia (AU$) |
United States ($) – 130,250 |
Canada (C$) – 118,500 |
Australia (AU$) – 127,000 |
United States ($) – 152,000 |
Canada (C$) – 140,500 |
Australia (AU$) – 165,000 |
United States ($) – 189,000 |
Canada (C$) – 152,500 |
Australia (AU$) – 192,750 |
* Survey responses in the remainder of this chapter are indicative only, due to a limited number of Financial Controllers participating in the survey.
66% of Financial Controllers are satisfied with their job, up from 65% in our last survey
66% of Financial Controllers are satisfied with their salary, down from 86% in our last survey
Permanent Financial Controllers are working an average of 36 hours per week*
66%
of Financial Controllers are satisfied with their job, up from 65% in our last survey
66%
of Financial Controllers are satisfied with their salary, down from 86% in our last survey
Permanent Financial Controllers are working an average of 36 hours per week*
*Too few freelance Financial Controllers took part in the survey to be able to provide accurate data on their working hours.
What factors impact on your earning potential as a Financial Controller?
Important – 100% |
Neutral – 0% |
Unimportant – 0% |
Important – 100% |
Neutral – 0% |
Unimportant – 0% |
Important – 100% |
Neutral – 0% |
Unimportant – 0% |
Important – 67% |
Neutral – 33% |
Unimportant – 0% |
Important – 66% |
Neutral – 33% |
Unimportant – 0% |
Important – 33% |
Neutral – 67% |
Unimportant – 0% |
Important | Neutral | Unimportant | |
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Years of technical experience with NetSuite | |||
NetSuite certifications | |||
Specific vertical/industry experience | |||
Years of experience in IT/Ops/Finance | |||
Exposure to large projects | |||
College/University degree(s) |
What steps should you take to become a Financial Controller?
Education
Two-thirds (67%) of Financial Controllers we surveyed hold at least a Bachelor’s degree. All Financial Controllers that took part in the survey consider a degree to be an important factor in working with NetSuite, but only 33% consider a degree an to be necessary for increasing earning potential.
Certification
Two-thirds (67%) of Financial Controllers are certified, while all believe that certifications help to make you a more valuable professional.
Of the certified Financial Controllers we surveyed, 100% hold the NetSuite SuiteFoundation Certification, while 50% also hold the NetSuite Financial User Certification.
Roles that can lead on to becoming a Financial Controller
Financial Controllers come from a pretty varied range of positions, which makes it a great career option. These include:
- Auditor
- Accountant
- Senior FP&A Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Accounting Manager
- FP&A Manager
- FP&A Director
- Assistant Controller
What skills and experience should Financial Controllers have?
- Extensive experience in accounting or finance
- Strong grasp of NetSuite use and features, particularly its reporting functionality
- Robust knowledge of NetSuite data connectors
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (or similar) skills
- Great relationship-building skills, analytical insight, and organizational skills
- Strong grasp of both written and verbal communication, with the ability to communicate complex concepts and risk factors to stakeholders and influence decision making
- Advanced knowledge of book-keeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and regulations