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FRI · OCT 23 · FRIDAY TIE-OUT |
Five things worth knowing before October closes
This edition covers the AI-and-headcount numbers everyone is citing, two product moves in AP and commercial payments, and a regulatory briefing worth keeping. Five items, one weekend read, and the close is five days out.
THE CLOSE AHEAD
5 business days to October month end
Five business days to October month end, with Form 941 for Q3 due Monday November 2 - the first day of the close.
| Sat Oct 31 | October month end Day one of the close is Mon Nov 2. | CLOSE |
| Mon Nov 2 | Form 941 for Q3 2026 Quarterly payroll return; October 31 falls on a Saturday, so the due date rolls to Monday. | IRS |
Federal holidays per OPM; filing and deposit dates per IRS Publication 509 and the SEC's Form 10-Q and 10-K instructions; weekend due dates shown on the rolled business day.
THE TIE-OUT
Five things from the week, reconciled
WEEKEND READ
One long read worth the time
THREE ROLES
Close roles paying above market this week
ONE NUMBER
Director of Accounting postings pay a median of $166K
Remote US medians by close role, from postings that disclosed a range, counted October 23, 2026.
| Director of Accounting |
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$166K | |
| Senior Accounting Manager |
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$153K | |
| Controller |
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$139K | |
| Accounting Manager |
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$125K | |
| Assistant Controller |
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$119K |
4,381 live remote roles on the board; 61% disclose pay.
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Next issue: the week's close-software releases and roles worth a look.
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Items are reported from the linked source pages as published on the dates shown. Calendar dates come from OPM, IRS Publication 509 and SEC form instructions; confirm your own filer status and deposit schedule. Pay figures are measured from live postings on jobs.auditfriendly.co.
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