Senior Level Financial Accountant Jobs

Senior level financial accountant jobs place experienced professionals in ownership of financial reporting, technical accounting decisions, and the teams or projects that deliver accurate, audit-ready results. Openings are concentrated in Accounting & Auditing, Manufacturing, and Retail, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles available, and employers like Baker Tilly Canada, ProDriven Global Brands, and Axon hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles18
Top stateIllinois
Top employerBaker Tilly Canada
Top cityItasca, IL
Work type88% On-site
Top industryAccounting

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Baker Tilly Canada
Manager, Accounting and Financial Advisory Services
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Baker Tilly Canada
Added 6d ago
Manager, Accounting and Financial Advisory Services
Baker Tilly Canada
Springfield, Illinois
Finance
Accounting
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Tax
Business Development
Account Management
$125k - $237k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Diversified Gas & Oil
Senior Manager – Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting
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Diversified Gas & Oil
Added 2w ago
Senior Manager – Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting
Diversified Gas & Oil
Birmingham, Alabama
Finance
Accounting
Audit
Tax
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Baker Tilly Canada
Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Advisory Services
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Baker Tilly Canada
Added 3w ago
Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Advisory Services
Baker Tilly Canada
New York, New York
Finance
Accounting
Consulting & Professional Services
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Business Development
Account Management
$180k - $341k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Baker Tilly Canada
Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Advisory Services
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Baker Tilly Canada
Added 1mo ago
Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Advisory Services
Baker Tilly Canada
Tewksbury, Massachusetts
Finance
Accounting
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Human Resources
Business Development
Account Management
$180k - $341k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Apptronik
Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting
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Apptronik
Added 1mo ago
Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting
Apptronik
Austin, Texas
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Audit
Tax
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Level Financial Accountant Job Market

Who's Hiring

Baker Tilly Canada
Baker Tilly Canada4 open roles
ProDriven Global Brands
ProDriven Global Brands3 open roles
Axon
Axon2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Energy

Senior Level Financial Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level financial accountant job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned the close process end to end, managed complex reconciliations, and can defend accounting positions to auditors or leadership without hand-holding. CPA designation strengthens your candidacy significantly. Experience coordinating across departments or mentoring junior staff signals you are ready to operate at senior scope, not just execute tasks assigned by someone else.

Which companies hire senior level financial accountants?

Companies hiring senior level financial accountants right now include Baker Tilly Canada, ProDriven Global Brands, and Axon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring covers large public companies with complex reporting requirements, private equity-backed businesses building out finance functions, and mid-size firms that rely on a senior accountant to own technical decisions without a large team above them.

Are there remote senior level financial accountant jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 13% of senior level financial accountant openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in corporate finance roles. Companies with distributed operations or centralized shared-services models tend to offer the most remote options at this level, while roles tied to on-site audits or close management often require in-office presence.

What makes a financial accountant role senior level?

Senior level financial accountant roles are defined by ownership and technical authority. You are accountable for the accuracy of financial statements, not just individual tasks within them. You apply technical accounting guidance independently, review the work of less experienced staff, and serve as a key contact for auditors and internal stakeholders. The scope is broader, the judgment required is deeper, and the expectation is that you lead the work rather than receive direction on it.

Which industries hire the most senior level financial accountants?

Senior level financial accountant roles concentrate in Accounting & Auditing, Manufacturing, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to drive demand because they carry complex revenue recognition requirements, regulatory reporting obligations, or high transaction volumes that require a senior accountant who can own the accounting function with minimal oversight.