Controller Jobs in California
Controller jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand across technology, entertainment, healthcare, and private equity-backed companies at every level from assistant controller to VP of finance. The largest concentrations of openings are in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where established employers like Northrop Grumman, Kaiser Permanente, and NBCUniversal maintain significant finance teams. The most sought-after specialties in California right now are SEC reporting, multi-entity consolidations, and revenue recognition under ASC 606. 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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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in controller jobs across California.
- CPA license issued or recognized by the California Board of Accountancy required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience including supervisory responsibility
- Proficiency with enterprise ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle
- Demonstrated experience with month-end and year-end close processes and financial reporting
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with California-specific tax and compliance requirements
Controller Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a controller in California?
Most California employers require a CPA license issued by the California Board of Accountancy, which means passing the Uniform CPA Exam and meeting California's education and experience requirements. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is the standard starting point, and many controllers hold a master's degree or MBA as well. From there, candidates typically progress through senior accountant, accounting manager, and director of accounting roles before reaching the controller level.
Which companies hire controllers in California?
Employers hiring controllers in California right now include Jobot, ghj, and KLA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's mix of public technology companies, entertainment studios, and private equity-backed firms means controller roles here often require experience with SEC filings, complex consolidations, or rapid-growth environments.
Which California cities have the most controller jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego have the most controller openings in California right now. Los Angeles draws heavy demand from entertainment, aerospace, and healthcare employers, San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area are anchored by technology companies and venture-backed firms, and San Diego's concentration of biotech and defense contractors sustains a steady pipeline of senior accounting roles.
Are there remote controller jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most senior finance roles, because controllers at technology and SaaS companies have normalized distributed teams. About 43% of controller openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though on-site expectations remain common in manufacturing, healthcare, and entertainment. The portions of the role most compatible with remote work are financial reporting, consolidations, and system administration rather than inventory oversight or operational finance.
How can I get hired as a controller in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is landing a staff or senior accountant role at a California employer large enough to promote from within. Large health systems like Kaiser Permanente and technology companies in the Bay Area run structured rotational or development programs that move high-performing accountants into assistant controller positions. Sitting for the CPA exam while in a staff role signals commitment, and experience closing books in NetSuite or SAP is one of the fastest ways to stand out for a first controller opportunity.
Where can I find and apply to controller jobs in California?
You can find and apply to controller jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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