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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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
WORKING AT ABBOTT:
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The position is a critical member of the management team, providing leadership and coordination across all financial activities supporting Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) global operations, quality, and supply chain, along with Abbott Cardiology and Neuro (ACN) freight and distribution. The position is based in Sylmar, CA.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON:
- Financial Leadership & Strategy: Partner with Operations Controller, DVP Operations, and DVP Quality organizations to drive achievement of financial objectives and ongoing financial / operational improvements.
- Planning / Forecasting: Coordinate and manage the CRM Operations financial calendar and workload delegation, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and aligned with stakeholders.
- Capital & Inventory: financial responsibility over CRM divisional inventory and capital.
- Financial support of the Freight & Distribution network (3 tier I distribution centers and international customer service), hosted by CRM for all ACN business units.
- Compliance & Governance: ensure strict compliance with GAAP, financial regulations, and corporate policies.
- Team Leadership & Development: hire, train, and develop a high-performing division operations finance team.
- Coordinate the development, evaluation, presentation of annual Operating Plans (annual standard setting), quarterly LBEs, and annual Organic Execution Model (OEM).
- Monthly variance analysis and succinct communication of aggregate performance drivers.
- Financial Planning & Analysis for divisional operations groups [divisional quality, engineering, and supply chain] and other ad hoc items (tariffs, tax, audit/compliance).
- Facilitate efforts to drive operations gross margin improvement; cost control, efficiencies, and improvement initiatives.
- Drive process improvements / simplifications including driving adoption/incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into existing workflows.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting/Finance
- Working knowledge of accounting theory and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Excellent communication (both oral and written) & interpersonal skills
- Must be results oriented, self-starter/motivated, a strong managerial background with good business sense 10+ years of management/supervisory experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters’ Degree
- US CPA
- A background in manufacturing/cost accounting
APPLY NOW:
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal
The base pay for this position is $172,000.00 – $344,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
WORKING AT ABBOTT:
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The position is a critical member of the management team, providing leadership and coordination across all financial activities supporting Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) global operations, quality, and supply chain, along with Abbott Cardiology and Neuro (ACN) freight and distribution. The position is based in Sylmar, CA.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON:
- Financial Leadership & Strategy: Partner with Operations Controller, DVP Operations, and DVP Quality organizations to drive achievement of financial objectives and ongoing financial / operational improvements.
- Planning / Forecasting: Coordinate and manage the CRM Operations financial calendar and workload delegation, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and aligned with stakeholders.
- Capital & Inventory: financial responsibility over CRM divisional inventory and capital.
- Financial support of the Freight & Distribution network (3 tier I distribution centers and international customer service), hosted by CRM for all ACN business units.
- Compliance & Governance: ensure strict compliance with GAAP, financial regulations, and corporate policies.
- Team Leadership & Development: hire, train, and develop a high-performing division operations finance team.
- Coordinate the development, evaluation, presentation of annual Operating Plans (annual standard setting), quarterly LBEs, and annual Organic Execution Model (OEM).
- Monthly variance analysis and succinct communication of aggregate performance drivers.
- Financial Planning & Analysis for divisional operations groups [divisional quality, engineering, and supply chain] and other ad hoc items (tariffs, tax, audit/compliance).
- Facilitate efforts to drive operations gross margin improvement; cost control, efficiencies, and improvement initiatives.
- Drive process improvements / simplifications including driving adoption/incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into existing workflows.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting/Finance
- Working knowledge of accounting theory and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Excellent communication (both oral and written) & interpersonal skills
- Must be results oriented, self-starter/motivated, a strong managerial background with good business sense 10+ years of management/supervisory experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters’ Degree
- US CPA
- A background in manufacturing/cost accounting
APPLY NOW:
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal
The base pay for this position is $172,000.00 – $344,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Assistant Controller Job Market in California
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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 November 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, Irvine, 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 55% of assistant controller openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 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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