Assistant Controller Jobs in California

Assistant Controller jobs in California are in strong demand, concentrated in corporate finance, technology, entertainment, real estate, and healthcare across experience levels from entry-level staff accountants stepping up to senior controllers ready to move into a CFO track. The largest hiring markets are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where established employers like Wells Fargo, Kaiser Permanente, and The Walt Disney Company maintain significant finance operations. The most sought-after specializations in California are technical accounting under ASC 606 and ASC 842, consolidations for multi-entity structures, and SEC reporting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles52
Top employerAugmentis
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring36
Work type43% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Sr. Director, Global Assistant Controller & Finance Operations
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Sr. Director, Global Assistant Controller & Finance Operations
AbbVie
Irvine, California
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$207k - $393k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in accounting
10,000+

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Augmentis
Rancho Cucamonga, California
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$120k - $145k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance

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NEW* Assistant Controller - Plant Operational Excellence (Relocation: Southern California)
Augmentis
Los Angeles, California
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$120k - $145k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance

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NEW* Assistant Controller - Plant Operational Excellence (Relocation: Southern California)
Augmentis
San Diego, California
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$120k - $145k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance

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NEW* Assistant Controller - Plant Operational Excellence (Relocation: Southern California)
Augmentis
Sacramento, California
Accounting
Audit
Compliance & Legal
$120k - $145k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Assistant Controller Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
5 jobs
San Francisco
4 jobs
Fresno
2 jobs
Irvine
2 jobs
Oakland
2 jobs
San Jose
2 jobs
Riverside
2 jobs
San Diego
2 jobs
Santa Ana
2 jobs

Assistant Controller Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

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Augmentis4 open roles
Jobot
Jobot2 open roles
Faraday Future
Faraday Future2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Education
  • Automotive

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in assistant controller jobs across California.

  • CPA license active or eligible in California strongly preferred by most employers
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field required
  • Proficiency in large ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite expected
  • Four or more years of progressive accounting or controllership experience required
  • Experience with month-end close, consolidations, and financial statement preparation required
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting expected

Assistant Controller Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become an assistant controller in California?

Most assistant controllers in California hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and have several years of progressively responsible accounting experience. While no state-issued license is legally required to hold the title, the California Board of Accountancy CPA license is the most common credential that distinguishes competitive candidates and is often listed as preferred or required by employers. Candidates without a CPA frequently enter through senior accountant or accounting manager roles in industries like technology, entertainment, or healthcare before moving into controllership.

Which companies hire assistant controllers in California?

Employers hiring assistant controllers in California right now include Augmentis, Jobot, and Faraday Future, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of publicly traded companies, large healthcare systems, real estate investment firms, and entertainment studios generates consistent demand for assistant controllers across industries.

Which California cities have the most assistant controller jobs?

Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Fresno are the California cities with the most assistant controller openings, reflecting where the state's largest corporate headquarters, financial services firms, and healthcare networks are concentrated. Los Angeles drives volume through its entertainment, real estate, and media sectors, while San Francisco and San Jose anchor demand in technology and venture-backed companies, and San Diego contributes through biotech and defense.

Are there remote assistant controller jobs in California?

Yes, and more than many finance roles. About 57% of assistant controller openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves financial systems, reporting, and analysis that can be done off-site. The most remote-eligible tasks tend to be consolidations, variance analysis, and financial close coordination, while on-site expectations often apply during quarter-end or audit periods.

How can I get hired as an assistant controller in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a senior accountant or accounting manager role where you own a segment of the close process before stepping into an assistant controller title. Large California employers in technology and healthcare, including major hospital systems and publicly traded tech companies in the Bay Area, regularly hire staff-level accountants and promote internally. Sitting for the California CPA exam early, gaining ERP experience in systems like Oracle or NetSuite, and targeting companies with structured finance rotational programs gives candidates without direct controllership experience a strong edge.

Where can I find and apply to assistant controller jobs in California?

You can find and apply to assistant controller jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.

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