Financial Director Jobs in California
Financial Director jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with concentrated demand across technology, entertainment, healthcare, and private equity in a market that ranges from senior managers stepping into their first director role through seasoned executives overseeing multi-billion-dollar operations. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego account for the largest share of openings, where established employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo, and Disney maintain significant finance leadership teams. The most in-demand specialties are FP&A leadership, corporate treasury, and healthcare finance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB SUMMARY
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) is an acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and surrounding areas since 1924. The hospital is committed to serving local multicultural communities with quality medical and nursing care. With more than 500 physicians representing virtually every specialty, HPMC strives to distinguish itself as a leading healthcare provider, recognized for providing quality, innovative care in a compassionate manner.
HPMC is part of a global healthcare enterprise which owns and operates general hospitals throughout Korea, numerous research centers in the U.S. and Korea including a medical university, and CHAUM (a premier anti-aging life center).
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Position Summary: Demonstrates the ability to plan daily assignments and special projects according to work requirements and staff capabilities.
Duties:
- Demonstrates knowledge of the Ethics Program and understands that compliance with the Corporate Integrity Program is a condition of employment.
- Develops staff by recruiting and hiring top candidates, performing evaluations and counseling employees that do not meet Medical Center and/or department standards.
- Assists collectors resolving their difficulty accounts.
- Demonstrates the ability to delegate wisely and effectively by understanding the abilities of individuals, specifying outcomes and time frames and providing an appropriate level of independence.
- Assists in the hiring process, performing evaluations and counseling employees that do not meet Medical C enter and /or department standards.
- Identifies individual capabilities (strength and weakness), provides positive reinforcement and assignments to improve current skills and develop new ones.
- Reviews collectors' activity to ensure timely and appropriate follow up.
- Trains and coaches collectors in their follow up.
- Reviews and approves accounts adjustments, ensuring contractual are posted according to hospital managed care contract/matrix.
- Reviews and documents denied claims on denial log, requesting appeals as necessary to obtain payment.
- Assists Director in responding to request for information.
- Responds to patient issues and complaints.
- Assists in the month end process by performing analysis of accounts receivables for accuracy and accruals.
- Assists in the control of hospital accounts receivables by following standard operating procedures and implementing hospital and corporate specific changes.
- Maintains adequate staffing to ensure effective operations.
- Leads and supports the Director and all team members with setting department goals.
- Develops cost effective strategies.
- Monitors employee’s productivity to insure quality and quantity objectives are maintained.
- Oversees charge master activities, charge capture, new requests and regulatory updates
- Oversee all the admitting functions and operation
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a hospital setting.
Preferred Education
- Master's Degree preferred.
Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications
- Minimum eight (8) years of previous work experience in accounting, medical records, coding, billing and/or collections in a hospital or medical environment.
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrated knowledge of business operations, management practices and principles, and human resources management trends and practices.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize complex qualitative and quantitative date.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement innovative approaches.
- Strong knowledge of industry practices.
- Must be able to work in a union environment.
Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications
- N/A
Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation
- Los Angeles County Fire & Safety Card (required within 30 days of hire)
- Assault Response Competency (ARC) (required within 30 days of hire)
Status: Full-Time Exempt
Shift: Varied Exempt
Hours: 8hrs Exempt
Weekly/Bi-Weekly Hours: 40hrs/80hrs
FTE: 1.0
JOB SUMMARY
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) is an acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and surrounding areas since 1924. The hospital is committed to serving local multicultural communities with quality medical and nursing care. With more than 500 physicians representing virtually every specialty, HPMC strives to distinguish itself as a leading healthcare provider, recognized for providing quality, innovative care in a compassionate manner.
HPMC is part of a global healthcare enterprise which owns and operates general hospitals throughout Korea, numerous research centers in the U.S. and Korea including a medical university, and CHAUM (a premier anti-aging life center).
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Position Summary: Demonstrates the ability to plan daily assignments and special projects according to work requirements and staff capabilities.
Duties:
- Demonstrates knowledge of the Ethics Program and understands that compliance with the Corporate Integrity Program is a condition of employment.
- Develops staff by recruiting and hiring top candidates, performing evaluations and counseling employees that do not meet Medical Center and/or department standards.
- Assists collectors resolving their difficulty accounts.
- Demonstrates the ability to delegate wisely and effectively by understanding the abilities of individuals, specifying outcomes and time frames and providing an appropriate level of independence.
- Assists in the hiring process, performing evaluations and counseling employees that do not meet Medical C enter and /or department standards.
- Identifies individual capabilities (strength and weakness), provides positive reinforcement and assignments to improve current skills and develop new ones.
- Reviews collectors' activity to ensure timely and appropriate follow up.
- Trains and coaches collectors in their follow up.
- Reviews and approves accounts adjustments, ensuring contractual are posted according to hospital managed care contract/matrix.
- Reviews and documents denied claims on denial log, requesting appeals as necessary to obtain payment.
- Assists Director in responding to request for information.
- Responds to patient issues and complaints.
- Assists in the month end process by performing analysis of accounts receivables for accuracy and accruals.
- Assists in the control of hospital accounts receivables by following standard operating procedures and implementing hospital and corporate specific changes.
- Maintains adequate staffing to ensure effective operations.
- Leads and supports the Director and all team members with setting department goals.
- Develops cost effective strategies.
- Monitors employee’s productivity to insure quality and quantity objectives are maintained.
- Oversees charge master activities, charge capture, new requests and regulatory updates
- Oversee all the admitting functions and operation
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a hospital setting.
Preferred Education
- Master's Degree preferred.
Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications
- Minimum eight (8) years of previous work experience in accounting, medical records, coding, billing and/or collections in a hospital or medical environment.
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrated knowledge of business operations, management practices and principles, and human resources management trends and practices.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize complex qualitative and quantitative date.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement innovative approaches.
- Strong knowledge of industry practices.
- Must be able to work in a union environment.
Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications
- N/A
Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation
- Los Angeles County Fire & Safety Card (required within 30 days of hire)
- Assault Response Competency (ARC) (required within 30 days of hire)
Status: Full-Time Exempt
Shift: Varied Exempt
Hours: 8hrs Exempt
Weekly/Bi-Weekly Hours: 40hrs/80hrs
FTE: 1.0
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Financial Director Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Retail
- Aerospace & Defense
- Accounting & Auditing
- Banking & Financial Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in financial director jobs across California.
- CPA license issued or recognized by the California Board of Accountancy required
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related business discipline
- Eight or more years of progressive finance experience including management responsibility
- Demonstrated leadership of financial planning, reporting, and budget cycles for complex organizations
- Advanced proficiency in ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday Financials
- Strong working knowledge of California regulatory requirements and GAAP reporting standards
Financial Director Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a financial director in California?
The most direct path is earning a CPA license through the California Board of Accountancy, which requires passing the Uniform CPA Exam, completing a bachelor's degree with qualifying accounting units, and fulfilling supervised experience hours. From there, candidates typically build toward a director role through progressive positions in accounting, FP&A, or corporate finance. An MBA from a California institution strengthens competitiveness for senior leadership tracks at the state's largest employers.
Which companies hire financial directors in California?
Employers hiring financial directors in California right now include Qcells, Edelman Financial Engines, and UC Davis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's density of publicly traded companies, large health systems, and venture-backed technology firms means demand for finance director talent is distributed across a broad range of industries.
Which California cities have the most financial director jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego have the most financial director openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its entertainment, real estate, and private equity sectors, San Francisco and the Bay Area are anchored by technology and venture-backed companies, and San Diego benefits from a growing cluster of biotech and defense employers with active finance leadership needs.
Are there remote financial director jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many senior leadership roles, since financial directors whose work centers on analysis, reporting, and strategic planning can operate effectively off-site. About 86% of financial director openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader adoption across the technology and professional services sectors. Roles that require hands-on oversight of accounting operations or close coordination with executive teams tend to remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a financial director in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is securing a senior manager or controller position at a mid-size California company and building toward the director title from within. Large California health systems such as Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health run structured finance leadership development programs that advance high-performing managers into director roles. Earning a California CPA license and pairing it with an MBA accelerates promotion timelines, and candidates who move laterally from senior financial analyst or accounting manager positions often make the transition within three to five years.
Where can I find and apply to financial director jobs in California?
You can find and apply to financial director jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the California market. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and target location, and apply directly through each listing.
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