Fintech & Corporate Finance · Manager · 9 to 15 years typical
Regional Controller (EMEA/APAC) Salary
Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 258 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.
| Market | Multiplier | P25 | P50 | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1.40× | $180,000 | $215,000 | $260,000 | $295,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $170,000 | $200,000 | $240,000 | $275,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $165,000 | $195,000 | $230,000 | $265,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $165,000 | $195,000 | $230,000 | $265,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $160,000 | $190,000 | $225,000 | $255,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $155,000 | $185,000 | $220,000 | $250,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $155,000 | $185,000 | $220,000 | $250,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $150,000 | $180,000 | $215,000 | $240,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $135,000 | $165,000 | $195,000 | $220,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $130,000 | $155,000 | $185,000 | $210,000 |
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Regional controllers are increasingly required as fintechs list or approach public-company standards and must maintain strong controls and reporting quality regionally. Demand for multi-GAAP and multi-country experience supports above-average compensation growth.
What does a Regional Controller (EMEA/APAC) do?
The Regional Controller (EMEA/APAC) operates within fintech companies, financial services firms, and corporate finance functions, building financial products, managing compliance, or driving operational growth. Professionals in this role typically bring 9 to 15 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Manager level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 70-170 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What drives Regional Controller (EMEA/APAC) compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Regional Controller (EMEA/APAC) is $155,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $130,000 to $185,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by company stage and funding (startup vs. growth vs. public), regulatory complexity, geographic market, technical specialization (payments, lending, crypto, regtech), and equity compensation structure. Demand for this role is trending upward with 7% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Regional Controller (EMEA/APAC) career path
Professionals who move into Regional Controller (EMEA/APAC) roles most commonly come from traditional banking, management consulting, software engineering, regulatory bodies, or corporate finance at public companies. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward C-suite positions at fintech firms, VP-level roles at larger financial institutions, or founding their own financial technology venture. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.6 years, with an annual turnover rate of 19%.
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