Senior Financial Reporting Accountant Jobs in California

Senior Financial Reporting Accountant jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, entertainment, financial services, and life sciences across the state's major hiring centers of Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose. Employers such as Wells Fargo, Chevron, and Salesforce maintain large California finance teams and hire consistently for senior-level reporting roles. The most in-demand specialties include SEC reporting, consolidations, and technical accounting under U.S. GAAP. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles36
Top employerBD
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring20
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryRetail

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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting
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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting
Stitch Fix
San Francisco, California
Finance
Accounting
Audit
Tax
$78k - $130k/yr
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting
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Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting
FIGS
Los Angeles, California
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$100k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting & Reporting (R6349)
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Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting & Reporting (R6349)
Shield AI
San Diego, California
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$89k - $160k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting
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Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting
insitro.com
South San Francisco, California
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$217k - $231k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
11-50

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ACCOUNTING and REPORTING POLICY ANALYST
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ACCOUNTING and REPORTING POLICY ANALYST
University of California Office of the President
Oakland, California
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$120k - $140k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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Senior Financial Reporting Accountant Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
7 jobs
San Francisco
6 jobs
San Jose
3 jobs
Oakland
2 jobs
Pasadena
2 jobs
San Diego
2 jobs
Irvine
1 job
Fontana
1 job
Gardena
1 job

Senior Financial Reporting Accountant Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

BD2 open roles
ByteDance2 open roles
Wedbush Securities2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Automotive
  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Aerospace & Defense

What California Employers Look For

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

  • CPA license issued or recognized by the California Board of Accountancy required
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
  • Minimum five years of progressive accounting experience with a public company or Big Four firm
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, ASC standards, and SEC reporting requirements
  • Proven experience preparing 10-K, 10-Q, and earnings release financial statements
  • Strong proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday Financials

Senior Financial Reporting Accountant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior financial reporting accountant in California?

Most senior financial reporting accountants in California hold a CPA license issued by the California Board of Accountancy, which requires passing the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting California's education and experience requirements. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is the standard entry point. Candidates typically progress through staff and senior accountant roles, often with experience in public accounting, before moving into financial reporting at the senior level.

How much do senior financial reporting accountants make in California?

Senior financial reporting accountants in California earn a median of about $97,050 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,770 for the lowest 10% to over $160,520 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire senior financial reporting accountants in California?

Employers hiring senior financial reporting accountants in California right now include BD, ByteDance, and Wedbush Securities, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of publicly traded technology, entertainment, and financial services companies means demand for SEC-focused reporting experience is especially strong here.

Which California cities have the most senior financial reporting accountant jobs?

Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose have the most senior financial reporting accountant openings in California. The distribution follows the state's headquarters density: the San Francisco Bay Area draws from its concentration of publicly traded tech and biotech firms, while Los Angeles is driven by media, entertainment, and financial services companies that require dedicated SEC and external reporting teams.

Are there remote senior financial reporting accountant jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. Financial reporting is desk-based and document-driven work, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 65% of senior financial reporting accountant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how widely California employers have adopted flexible work for accounting functions. SEC filing cycles and close periods are the tasks most commonly handled fully remote.

How can I get hired as a senior financial reporting accountant in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a staff accountant or accounting associate role at a California public accounting firm or a mid-size public company, where exposure to SEC filings and close processes builds the foundation employers expect. Large California employers such as technology and biotech companies often run new-graduate rotational finance programs that include financial reporting rotations. Earning or actively pursuing a CPA license through the California Board of Accountancy gives candidates a clear competitive edge when applying for junior roles that feed into senior reporting positions.

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

You can find and apply to senior financial reporting accountant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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