Finance Manager Jobs in California
Finance Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand from technology, entertainment, healthcare, and financial services firms at every level from early-career analysts stepping into management to senior controllers and directors. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego anchor the largest share of openings, where employers like Wells Fargo, Kaiser Permanente, and Disney maintain deep finance teams. The most sought-after specialties include FP&A, treasury management, and corporate accounting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Minimum qualifications:
- Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Engineering, Sciences, or equivalent practical experience.
- 9 years of experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis.
- 6 years of experience as a people manager within a technical leadership role.
- Experience managing data sets to solve product or business problems.
- Experience with coding (e.g., SQL, Python, or R), querying databases, or statistical analysis.
Preferred qualifications:
- 11 years of experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis.
- Experience with code management concepts (google3, cider, blaze) and a desire to evolve at pace with AI.
- People management experience, particularly ability to mentor highly technical teams.
- Knowledge of our product areas and of data science + financial concepts (ROAS, incrementality, inference, etc.).
- Willingness to teach others and learn new analytical techniques, coding frameworks, etc.
- Excellent problem solving and analysis skills, with impeccable business judgment and the ability to communicate and partner with a senior management team.
About the job
Google's leadership team hand-picks thorny business challenges, and members of BizOps work in small teams to find solutions. As part of this team you fully immerse yourself in data collection, draw insight from analysis, and then zoom out to develop compelling, synthesized recommendations. Taking strategy one step further, you also persuasively communicate your recommendations to senior-level executives, roll-up your sleeves to help drive implementation and check back-in to see the impact of your recommendations.
We provide GBO leadership with strategy and insights, which maximize the value of our business to customers and to Google, through commercial actions we identify, prioritize, monitor and evaluate in partnership with GPS, GTM and other Finance teams. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to flex technical, analytical, strategic and business partnering skills to influence senior executive decisions.
Within GBO Product Finance, the Search+Core team is responsible for partnering with the GPS Search+ organization, and in charge of incrementality and opportunity sizing across products in partnership with Econ, as well as the GCE team. In addition, we build core infrastructure and tooling to be utilised across the wider analyst community in GBO Finance.
We are seeking team members with a high degree of curiosity and passion about Google, wanting to positively influence the strategic direction of the Ads business, and who knows how to operate in a fast-paced and at times unstructured environment as part of our globally distributed team with big goals. We are also leading innovation in deploying AI at scale to solve business problems.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $240000 - $333000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Manage a group of experienced data scientists with a portfolio of projects guiding and supporting decision making in the Search+ space.
- Build strong relationships with the Search+ team leadership and represent a critical and grounded Finance POV in various decision making forums.
- Help the team solve complex and ambiguous problems through combination of technical, statistical, analytical and business acumen.
- Nurture strategic partnership with other analytical teams such as Econ, Product Data Science, and GPS strategists to propose exceptional work to our partners.
- Develop with the team the next generation of AI infrastructure and tooling to increase productivity.
Minimum qualifications:
- Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Engineering, Sciences, or equivalent practical experience.
- 9 years of experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis.
- 6 years of experience as a people manager within a technical leadership role.
- Experience managing data sets to solve product or business problems.
- Experience with coding (e.g., SQL, Python, or R), querying databases, or statistical analysis.
Preferred qualifications:
- 11 years of experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis.
- Experience with code management concepts (google3, cider, blaze) and a desire to evolve at pace with AI.
- People management experience, particularly ability to mentor highly technical teams.
- Knowledge of our product areas and of data science + financial concepts (ROAS, incrementality, inference, etc.).
- Willingness to teach others and learn new analytical techniques, coding frameworks, etc.
- Excellent problem solving and analysis skills, with impeccable business judgment and the ability to communicate and partner with a senior management team.
About the job
Google's leadership team hand-picks thorny business challenges, and members of BizOps work in small teams to find solutions. As part of this team you fully immerse yourself in data collection, draw insight from analysis, and then zoom out to develop compelling, synthesized recommendations. Taking strategy one step further, you also persuasively communicate your recommendations to senior-level executives, roll-up your sleeves to help drive implementation and check back-in to see the impact of your recommendations.
We provide GBO leadership with strategy and insights, which maximize the value of our business to customers and to Google, through commercial actions we identify, prioritize, monitor and evaluate in partnership with GPS, GTM and other Finance teams. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to flex technical, analytical, strategic and business partnering skills to influence senior executive decisions.
Within GBO Product Finance, the Search+Core team is responsible for partnering with the GPS Search+ organization, and in charge of incrementality and opportunity sizing across products in partnership with Econ, as well as the GCE team. In addition, we build core infrastructure and tooling to be utilised across the wider analyst community in GBO Finance.
We are seeking team members with a high degree of curiosity and passion about Google, wanting to positively influence the strategic direction of the Ads business, and who knows how to operate in a fast-paced and at times unstructured environment as part of our globally distributed team with big goals. We are also leading innovation in deploying AI at scale to solve business problems.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $240000 - $333000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Manage a group of experienced data scientists with a portfolio of projects guiding and supporting decision making in the Search+ space.
- Build strong relationships with the Search+ team leadership and represent a critical and grounded Finance POV in various decision making forums.
- Help the team solve complex and ambiguous problems through combination of technical, statistical, analytical and business acumen.
- Nurture strategic partnership with other analytical teams such as Econ, Product Data Science, and GPS strategists to propose exceptional work to our partners.
- Develop with the team the next generation of AI infrastructure and tooling to increase productivity.
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Finance Manager Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon16
- Meta9
- Robert Half9
- Apple6
- Swickard Auto6
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software30
- Electronics & Hardware9
- Banking & Financial Services5
- Retail3
- Investment & Asset Management3
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in finance manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration required
- CPA license or active candidacy preferred by most California employers
- Five or more years of progressive finance or accounting experience required
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday expected
- Experience building financial models and presenting to senior leadership required
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and California-specific tax and regulatory reporting preferred
Finance Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a finance manager in California?
The most common path is a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business followed by several years in financial analysis, accounting, or corporate finance roles. California does not require a state license to hold the title of finance manager, but a CPA credential issued through the California Board of Accountancy strengthens candidacy significantly, especially in public companies or heavily regulated industries. An MBA from a California university can accelerate the move into management.
Which companies hire finance managers in California?
Employers hiring finance managers in California right now include Amazon, Meta, and Robert Half, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, large healthcare systems, and technology companies means the market refreshes consistently across industries.
Which California cities have the most finance manager jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose have the most finance manager openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco drive volume through their dense clusters of entertainment studios, tech firms, and financial institutions, while San Diego's strong biotech and defense sectors fuel demand in that metro.
Are there remote finance manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 57% of finance manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on financial modeling, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration that translates well to distributed work. FP&A and corporate finance roles tend to see the highest share of remote-eligible postings.
How can I get hired as a finance manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a financial analyst or senior analyst role first and moving into management after demonstrating leadership on projects. Large California employers like Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo, and major tech firms run rotational finance programs and new-graduate associate roles designed to build that pipeline. Earning your CPA through the California Board of Accountancy or completing an MBA at a California university signals readiness for management and gives hiring managers a concrete credential to point to.
Where can I find and apply to finance manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to finance manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and metros. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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