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Finance and accounting salary benchmarks and trends

2027 Canada Salary Guide

Get customized salary insights Job seekers: Explore opportunities and grow your career. This is not the final Salary Guide. Do not share this preview before September 10 to avoid distributing information that may change before launch. This draft version is intended for internal review and training purposes only. Finance and accounting hiring managers are reevaluating salary ranges to help compete for professionals with specialized skills and experience. As roles evolve with the growing use of AI, demand is high for talent who can interpret data, maintain compliance and apply sound judgment to validate AI-driven processes. These professionals know their value, making it harder for employers to compete when pay falls below market rates or roles expand in scope without corresponding salary adjustments. Hiring managers: Meet with us to get customized salary insights and guidance so you can build offers candidates say yes to.

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The salaries below default to national averages. Select a job category and city to find figures for a specific market. Starting compensation can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry; company size, complexity or revenue; and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our compensation data in 3 levels: low, mid and high.
Accounting Accounting Operations Audit Banking and Financial Markets Banking and Financial Markets Operations Compliance Finance Financial Services Financial Systems Public Accounting Tax Treasury
Job Title Low Mid High Chief Financial Officer 189250 231750 298750 Corporate Controller 133750 158750 181750 Controller 121750 147250 176000 Assistant Controller 95000 113000 131000 Financial Operations Manager 116000 140000 161250 Director of Accounting 134000 150500 180500 Accounting Manager 94750 111000 132500 Senior Accountant – Financial Services 98750 120750 131500 Accountant – Financial Services 82250 92000 102250 Cost Accounting Manager 99750 119000 133500 Senior Accountant 80000 93750 108000 Accountant 59750 70250 80000 Junior Accountant 51250 56750 61750 Senior Cost Accountant 86750 96500 107000 Cost Accountant 63500 78000 91250 Property Accountant 65250 76000 90500 Director of Financial Reporting 136750 156250 179750 Senior Financial Reporting Accountant 96750 109500 117250 Financial Reporting Accountant 73500 87000 95250 Revenue Manager 84000 104750 120500 Revenue Accountant 71250 86750 97250
Low
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

2027 finance and accounting compensation trends

Insights at a glance

54%

of finance and accounting hiring managers are offering salaries above their planned ranges to secure top talent.

82%

cite the need to secure candidates with specialized skills as a reason.

6 in 10

are paying more for AI-related skills, with 29% reporting those premiums are higher than for other tech skills.

Specialized skills by job category

Accounting Organizations are paying more for high-impact skills tied to critical initiatives and to compete for in-demand talent. Controllership ERP software and systems proficiency Regulatory reporting Technical accounting
Finance Organizations are paying more for high-impact skills tied to critical initiatives and to compete for in-demand talent. Data analytics Data readiness and fluency ERP software and systems proficiency Financial modelling Forecasting and analysis
Accounting operations Organizations are paying more for high-impact skills tied to critical initiatives and to compete for in-demand talent. AI agent building Microsoft Dynamics 365 Oracle NetSuite Power BI SAP S-4HANA Workflow automation and process improvement

Rewards that motivate career moves

When base pay is similar, finance and accounting professionals weigh other factors heavily when considering a job change. Benefits, perks and incentives can help companies strengthen offers and stand out among in-demand candidates. Top benefits and perks that motivate job changes include:

Financial incentives

Bonuses, profit-sharing programs

Work‑life balance and flexibility

Paid time off, remote work options, flexible schedules Explore more total rewards insights

Finance and accounting: Roles, industries, certifications

Roles requiring specialized skills and technical expertise to support critical work are expected to have salary growth above the projected +1.4% average for finance and accounting positions. +4.1% Controller +3.9% Assistant controller +3.6% Senior accountant +3.6% Mutual fund accountant +3.2% Financial analyst +2.9% Data analysis manager
Employers in these industries need skilled professionals to advance revenue recognition, digital transformation and complex reporting: Construction Financial services and insurance Manufacturing Mining/resources Professional services 
Certifications can justify higher pay when they validate expertise in financial analysis, risk management, auditing, treasury functions and payroll leadership. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)  Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)   Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)   Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)  Financial Risk Manager (FRM)  Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP)  Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) 

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The salary benchmarks in the Canada Salary Guide From Robert Half are the result of a rigorous, multistep process designed to reflect projected market trends for 2027. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has placed nationwide, along with third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use for independent validation. Learn more about our salary methodology. Non-salary data referenced in the Canada Salary Guide is based on online surveys developed by Robert Half and conducted by independent research firms. Respondents include hiring managers and workers from small (10-99 employees), midsize (100-999 employees) and large (1,000-plus employees) private, publicly listed and public sector organizations across Canada.
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