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How much do assistant comptroller jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant comptroller in Silver Spring, MD is $105,899.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,300.00 and $123,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant comptroller?

Assistant Comptrollers are financial professionals who assist the Comptroller in managing an organization's accounting operations. Their responsibilities typically include supervising accounting staff, preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and assisting with audits. They play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the overall financial health of their organization. Assistant Comptrollers often report directly to the Comptroller or Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and may step in during their absence.

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To thrive as an Assistant Comptroller, you need a solid background in accounting, finance, and business administration, often backed by a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. Familiarity with financial management software, ERP systems, and often a CPA certification are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you excel in overseeing budgets and collaborating with various departments. These skills ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and efficient financial operations within the organization.

What are some common challenges faced by assistant comptrollers in managing financial reporting deadlines?

Assistant Comptrollers often juggle multiple responsibilities to ensure that financial reports are accurate and delivered on schedule. A common challenge is coordinating between various departments to gather complete and timely data, especially during month-end and year-end closings. Managing unexpected discrepancies or last-minute adjustments can add pressure, requiring strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and proactive planning with team members are key to overcoming these challenges and maintaining reporting accuracy.

What is the difference between Assistant Comptroller vs Accountant?

AspectAssistant ComptrollerAccountant
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; often some experience in finance or accountingBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; certification like CPA is a plus
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, large corporations, or public sector organizationsBusinesses, accounting firms, or corporate finance departments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in public sector and large organizations overseeing financial reporting and complianceCommon across various industries for financial record-keeping and reporting

The Assistant Comptroller typically holds a supervisory role in financial management within government or large organizations, focusing on oversight and compliance. Accountants handle day-to-day financial record-keeping and reporting. While both roles require similar educational backgrounds, the Assistant Comptroller often requires more experience and may involve supervisory responsibilities, whereas accountants focus on detailed financial transactions.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Comptroller job openings in Silver Spring, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,899 per year, or $50.9 per hour.

Assistant Deputy Comptroller for the Specialty Assets Portfolio, NB-0570-VII

Washington, DC โ€ข On-site, Remote

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Commercial Bankingย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees

$174K - $311K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Summary
As Assistant Deputy Comptroller for the Specialty Assets Portfolio, you will advise the Deputy Comptroller on specialty assets supervision and manage supervisory activities for select financial institutions. You will provide leadership, oversight, and direction for specialty assets supervisory functions within RMFI.
Regional and Midsize Financial Institutions (RMFI)
Washington, DC (Preferred Location)
Alternate Location Arrangement (ALA) option available. See Additional Information.
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Duties
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As an Assistant Deputy Comptroller, you will:
  • Manage supervisory activities for assigned banks by determining supervisory strategies, assigning banks for continuous monitoring, implementing and directing quality assurance, and working with Deputy Comptrollers to establish RMFI goals. Plan, organize, implement, and direct bank supervision activities. Contribute to the development of OCC Specialty Assets Portfolio programs at the national level and support the development of OCC-wide expertise through developmental assignments and training.
  • Develop and implement plans to achieve program objectives, assess program effectiveness, administer assigned agency plans and activities, and provide input on proposed OCC program implementation and revisions. Monitor the condition of assigned banks and maintain awareness of trends within the banking industry, financial services marketplace, and environmental issues. Provide supervisory input to the licensing decision-making process for complex issues and significant applications involving specialty assets or other nontraditional activities across the federal banking system. Serve as a member of the RMFI management team and work with Directors and ADCs in overseeing regional and midsize financial institution supervision.
  • Represent the OCC on supervisory matters with bank executives, boards of directors, federal officials, and other stakeholders. Coordinate supervisory activities and information sharing with the FDIC, Federal Reserve, and other regulatory agencies. Meet with bank management and directors outside the examination process to discuss changing conditions, emerging risks, and significant supervisory, policy, or program issues. Meet with public interest groups and the public to explain OCC supervisory matters and address issues of mutual interest. Develop and manage the budget for assigned banks by forecasting resource needs, proposing expenditures, monitoring spending, and tracking progress toward organizational goals.
  • Establish organizational objectives and priorities that support the OCC strategic plan. Develop short- and long-term plans and manage resources to ensure organizational activities align with OCC goals and mission requirements.
  • Supervise and develop employees by communicating organizational goals and priorities, planning and assigning work, establishing performance expectations, evaluating performance, providing coaching and development opportunities, making staffing and personnel decisions within delegated authority, resolving employee issues, and ensuring the quality and effectiveness of work products. Supervisory responsibilities represent less than 25 percent of the position's time.

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Conditions of employment
This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.
There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:
  1. Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
  2. FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
  3. SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).

  • This position is subject to a 10-year term limit. If selected, you will be required to sign an Agreement for Term-Limited Position that details conditions.
  • Complete a background investigation (unless already completed).
  • Sign a statement that you are voluntarily leaving the competitive service for a position in the excepted service, if applicable.
  • Travel overnight or locally on an occasional basis.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • File an Executive Branch Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) and an OCC Financial Disclosure Form.
  • Complete a financial disclosure review and resolve any ethics issues.
  • Click here for important information about OCC ethics standards, such as the requirement that new hires divest their bank securities.

Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-VI band level. Examples of specialized experience for this position include:
  • Leading a team of examiners responsible for monitoring an assigned portfolio of institutions through examinations, quarterly financial reports, off-site monitoring tools, and/or early-warning indicators to assess changes in institutional risk profiles;
  • Developing or delivering instruction for core examiner training programs or technical workshops; AND
  • Providing technical guidance, assigning examination-related work, providing on-the-job training to lower-grade examiners, or evaluating examiner work products.

The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.
To receive any credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate the number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
Education
Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.
Additional information
  • As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position [if applicable]. Your employment in this position will be at-will. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals of adverse actions concerning performance, discipline, and other matters arising under chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code will not be available to an individual serving in this position. Prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices will be enforced by the Office of General Counsel [or agency equivalent position] and not the Office of Special Counsel.
  • Applicants may apply under OCC's Alternative Location Arrangement and will be subject to the provisions of the Alternative Location Arrangements PPM 3110-53.
  • If you are a current OCC employee who previously received a waiver determination permitting you to retain bank securities due to extenuating circumstances, please note that this determination may be rescinded if the nature of your duties changes. We strongly suggest that you discuss the potential implications of any change in duties on a prior securities determination with your ethics official.
  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • Salary range includes 25.72% geographical pay.
  • Total pay cannot exceed applicable pay cap, which is $311,400 for 2026.
  • Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information and instructions.
  • Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
  • Click "Print" to review the entire announcement before applying.
  • The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code ยง 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R ยง 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.
  • All newly appointed employees to the excepted service are subject to a trial period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the trial period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the trial period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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