Senior Financial Reporting Accountant Jobs

Senior Financial Reporting Accountant jobs are open across public accounting, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology, from staff-level to director, with specializations in SEC reporting, technical accounting, and consolidations. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles288+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerOscar Health
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type49% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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WellDyne
Manager, Accounting - Financial Reporting
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Manager, Accounting - Financial Reporting
WellDyne
Lakeland, Florida
Account Management
Business Operations
Customer Service
Bachelor's degree in finance
501-1,000

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University of Utah
Government Financial Reporting Accountant, Sr.
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University of Utah
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Government Financial Reporting Accountant, Sr.
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Shutterstock
Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager (Fixed Term)
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Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager (Fixed Term)
Shutterstock
New York, New York
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$65 - $68/hr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Pregis
Sr Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting
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Sr Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting
Pregis
Chicago, Illinois
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$130k - $155k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Schrödinger
Senior Manager, External Reporting & Technical Accounting
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Senior Manager, External Reporting & Technical Accounting
Schrödinger
Portland, Oregon
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$145k - $185k/yr
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Senior Financial Reporting Accountant Job Market

Who's Hiring

Oscar Health
Oscar Health6 open roles
Amazon
Amazon5 open roles
Citco
Citco4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Insurance
  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Banking & Financial Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior financial reporting accountant jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with a CPA license or active candidacy
  • Three or more years of experience preparing or reviewing SEC filings including 10-K and 10-Q
  • Proficiency in technical accounting standards including ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 805
  • Experience with financial consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and multi-entity close processes
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday
  • Strong written communication skills for drafting financial statement footnotes and management disclosures

Tips for Your Senior Financial Reporting Accountant Job Search

Tailor your resume to SEC filings

Hiring managers for senior financial reporting accountant roles scan for direct experience with 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings. Name the exact forms you've prepared or reviewed, the entity type, and whether you worked under a Big Four audit or an internal team.

Highlight your technical accounting depth

Openings at the senior level almost always require hands-on experience with ASC 606, ASC 842, or business combination accounting. Call out the specific standards you've applied, not just that you have 'GAAP experience,' so recruiters can immediately confirm the match.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists senior financial reporting accountant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter by industry to sharpen your search

SEC-registered public companies, private equity-backed firms, and government contractors each have distinct reporting demands. Targeting openings in industries where you already know the disclosure environment, such as financial services or healthcare, shortens the learning curve and strengthens your candidacy.

Prepare for technical case interviews

Many senior financial reporting accountant interviews include a written memo exercise or a journal entry walkthrough for a complex transaction. Practice explaining your reasoning for a purchase price allocation or a lease modification in plain language, as you would to a non-accountant stakeholder.

Negotiate your offer around close-cycle demands

Quarterly and annual close schedules are non-negotiable, so use that reality strategically. Ask about overtime expectations, comp time policies, and whether the role carries public company accelerated filer deadlines before signing, and factor those terms into your total compensation conversation.

Senior Financial Reporting Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most senior financial reporting accountants?

The companies hiring the most senior financial reporting accountants right now include Oscar Health, Amazon, and Citco, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to concentrate at SEC-registered companies, large private equity-backed businesses, and Fortune 500 firms with complex consolidation requirements.

How many senior financial reporting accountant jobs are remote?

About 77% of senior financial reporting accountant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the document-heavy, systems-based nature of the role. Sub-specializations in SEC reporting and technical accounting memos tend to offer the highest share of remote and hybrid arrangements, while roles that require close coordination with an on-site audit committee or treasury team are more likely to be in-office.

How do you become a senior financial reporting accountant?

Start by earning a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and passing the CPA exam. Build two to four years of experience in public accounting or in-house reporting, focusing on financial close processes and GAAP research. Move into roles that involve drafting or reviewing external filings, then deepen your expertise in technical areas like revenue recognition or lease accounting to qualify for senior-level openings.

Can you get hired as a senior financial reporting accountant with limited experience?

Getting hired at the senior level without direct reporting experience is challenging, but possible if your background includes a Big Four audit engagement on a public company client. That experience closely mirrors the work of an in-house reporting team. Candidates who also hold a CPA and can demonstrate hands-on involvement with financial statement footnotes or technical accounting memos are most competitive when making the transition.

What does the senior financial reporting accountant interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your reporting experience and technical accounting knowledge. A second round usually includes a written exercise, such as drafting a footnote or analyzing a complex transaction, and a panel interview with finance leadership or internal audit. Final rounds often involve a meeting with the controller or CFO.

Where can I find and apply to senior financial reporting accountant jobs?

You can find and apply to senior financial reporting accountant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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