comptroller

noun
UK: /kəmˈtrəʊ.lər/
US: /kəmˈtroʊ.lər/

  1. A senior manager who is in charge of a company's financial records.

    1. The comptroller checks the books every month.
    2. As comptroller, she oversaw a massive overhaul of the accounting system.

  2. A public official responsible for ensuring that government money is spent correctly.

    1. The state comptroller monitors spending.
    2. The city comptroller released a report detailing budget shortfalls and proposed solutions.

Synonyms

auditor treasurer accountant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "comptroller" in English means: A senior manager who is in charge of a company's financial records., A public official responsible for ensuring that government money is spent correctly..

The phonetic transcription of "comptroller" is /kəmˈtrəʊ.lər/ in British English and /kəmˈtroʊ.lər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "comptroller": auditor, treasurer, accountant.

Example usage of "comptroller": "The comptroller checks the books every month.". More examples on the page.