Corporate Accounting Manager Jobs in California
Corporate Accounting Manager jobs in California are among the most actively hired finance leadership roles in the country, concentrated in technology, entertainment, real estate, and life sciences sectors, with openings ranging from first-time managers through senior directors overseeing multi-entity consolidations. The largest hiring centers are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose, where companies like Apple, Wells Fargo, and Disney maintain substantial corporate finance and accounting teams. The most in-demand specialties in California listings include financial reporting under U.S. GAAP, technical accounting for stock-based compensation and revenue recognition, and controllership roles supporting high-growth or pre-IPO companies. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Grocery Outlet:
- Our Mission: Touching lives for the better
- Our Vision: Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.
- Our Values & Behaviors: Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Family, Fun, Integrity & Service
About the Team:
Our Finance team’s mission is to drive efficiency as we support our company and business partners. We analyze data, create records and reports, and make key strategic decisions to keep the business running. Our passion and energy promote a creative and growth-oriented environment. The members of our team are resourceful, critical thinkers that pride themselves on integrity and efficiency.
About the Role:
The Senior Accounting Manager will lead and support key functions across the Corporate Accounting team. This role will help manage the period-end close process, drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives across the accounting organization as well as perform technical accounting research as needed to support business transactions. This role reports to the Director of Corporate Accounting.
Responsibilities Include:
- Partner with Corporate Accounting, SEC Reporting, FP&A, Legal, Operations, and external auditors to assess the accounting implications of significant transactions, new business arrangements, process changes, and emerging accounting guidance.
- Manage and support period-end close activities, including journal entry preparation/ review, balance sheet reconciliations, financial analysis, trial balance review, and fluctuation analysis.
- Lead and support accounting workstreams across areas such as revenue, cash, payroll, accounts receivable, accrued expenses, fixed assets, leases, and other close-related functions as needed.
- Lead the quarterly and annual impairment analysis of long-lived assets in accordance with ASC
- Prepare the Statement of Cash Flows in accordance with ASC 230, including supporting schedules and analysis of significant non-cash activity.
- Serve as the accounting lead and project manager for process improvements and efficiency initiatives, including close acceleration, reconciliation quality, automation opportunities, workflow redesign, and enhanced reporting deliverables.
- Applying technical research to accounting conclusions on an ad hoc basis to evaluate the application of S. GAAP to support transactions and document accounting conclusions, as necessary.
- Work directly with external auditors on audit questions, requests, and supporting
- Support the growth and development of team members through hands-on coaching, review feedback, and individualized development.
About the Pay:
- Base Salary Range: $150,000 – $170,000
- Annual Bonus Program
- Equity
- 401(k) Profit Sharing
- Medical, Dental, Vision & More!
- Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA strongly preferred.
- 8+ years of combined experience in private industry and public accounting; public company and/or Big 4 experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated ability to research, interpret, and apply accounting guidance to complex transactions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Detail-oriented, hands-on, and comfortable operating with urgency in a fast-paced public company environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and at various levels within the organization.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deliverables and meet deadlines.
- Ability to develop team members, provide thoughtful review feedback, and build scalable processes that improve close quality and efficiency.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
About Grocery Outlet:
- Our Mission: Touching lives for the better
- Our Vision: Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.
- Our Values & Behaviors: Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Family, Fun, Integrity & Service
About the Team:
Our Finance team’s mission is to drive efficiency as we support our company and business partners. We analyze data, create records and reports, and make key strategic decisions to keep the business running. Our passion and energy promote a creative and growth-oriented environment. The members of our team are resourceful, critical thinkers that pride themselves on integrity and efficiency.
About the Role:
The Senior Accounting Manager will lead and support key functions across the Corporate Accounting team. This role will help manage the period-end close process, drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives across the accounting organization as well as perform technical accounting research as needed to support business transactions. This role reports to the Director of Corporate Accounting.
Responsibilities Include:
- Partner with Corporate Accounting, SEC Reporting, FP&A, Legal, Operations, and external auditors to assess the accounting implications of significant transactions, new business arrangements, process changes, and emerging accounting guidance.
- Manage and support period-end close activities, including journal entry preparation/ review, balance sheet reconciliations, financial analysis, trial balance review, and fluctuation analysis.
- Lead and support accounting workstreams across areas such as revenue, cash, payroll, accounts receivable, accrued expenses, fixed assets, leases, and other close-related functions as needed.
- Lead the quarterly and annual impairment analysis of long-lived assets in accordance with ASC
- Prepare the Statement of Cash Flows in accordance with ASC 230, including supporting schedules and analysis of significant non-cash activity.
- Serve as the accounting lead and project manager for process improvements and efficiency initiatives, including close acceleration, reconciliation quality, automation opportunities, workflow redesign, and enhanced reporting deliverables.
- Applying technical research to accounting conclusions on an ad hoc basis to evaluate the application of S. GAAP to support transactions and document accounting conclusions, as necessary.
- Work directly with external auditors on audit questions, requests, and supporting
- Support the growth and development of team members through hands-on coaching, review feedback, and individualized development.
About the Pay:
- Base Salary Range: $150,000 – $170,000
- Annual Bonus Program
- Equity
- 401(k) Profit Sharing
- Medical, Dental, Vision & More!
- Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA strongly preferred.
- 8+ years of combined experience in private industry and public accounting; public company and/or Big 4 experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated ability to research, interpret, and apply accounting guidance to complex transactions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Detail-oriented, hands-on, and comfortable operating with urgency in a fast-paced public company environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and at various levels within the organization.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deliverables and meet deadlines.
- Ability to develop team members, provide thoughtful review feedback, and build scalable processes that improve close quality and efficiency.
To learn about how we collect, use and secure your personal information. Click here to see our privacy policy. (https://groceryoutlet.box.com/s/grigzgaixr2hmblr1vvw113sjngp2bsg)
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Corporate Accounting Manager Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Construction & Real Estate
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate accounting manager jobs across California.
- CPA license active with the California Board of Accountancy or eligibility to obtain one
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Five or more years of progressive accounting experience including supervisory responsibility
- Demonstrated expertise in U.S. GAAP financial reporting and month-end close processes
- Proficiency with enterprise accounting systems such as Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite
- Experience coordinating with external auditors and supporting annual audit completion
Corporate Accounting Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a corporate accounting manager in California?
The standard path is a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, followed by earning a CPA license through the California Board of Accountancy, which requires passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam and completing the required hours of qualifying experience under a licensed CPA. Most corporate accounting managers in California build several years of experience in public accounting or in-house accounting roles before stepping into a managerial position overseeing close cycles, reporting, and staff.
Which companies hire corporate accounting managers in California?
Employers hiring corporate accounting managers in California right now include SmartStop Self Storage, SanDisk, and Abode Communities, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of publicly traded technology, entertainment, and life sciences companies drives particularly consistent demand for managers with SEC reporting and technical accounting expertise.
Which California cities have the most corporate accounting manager jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Irvine have the most corporate accounting manager openings in California. The distribution reflects where major corporate headquarters and regional finance operations are concentrated, with the Bay Area anchored by technology company headquarters, Los Angeles driven by entertainment studios, media conglomerates, and a large real estate sector, and secondary markets like San Diego supported by biotech and defense contractors that maintain sizable in-house accounting teams.
Are there remote corporate accounting manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many comparable finance roles. About 40% of corporate accounting manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on financial systems, reporting, and review rather than physical presence. Strategic and oversight functions such as financial reporting, consolidations, and audit coordination tend to be the most remote-compatible parts of the role.
How can I get hired as a corporate accounting manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is transitioning from a senior accountant or accounting supervisor role rather than applying directly to manager postings. Large California employers in technology and financial services, including major Bay Area public companies and Los Angeles-based entertainment firms, regularly hire senior accountants into rotational or stretch assignments that lead to management. Holding or actively pursuing a California CPA license through the California Board of Accountancy signals readiness for the step up and is the single credential that most consistently opens doors to manager-level consideration in California hiring processes.
Where can I find and apply to corporate accounting manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to corporate accounting manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and hiring locations. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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