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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As a Senior Accountant in Financial Reporting, supporting both financial reporting and equity administration, you will be integral to our accounting operations, ensuring accurate and compliant financial records under US GAAP. This role will involve owning the preparation of equity accounting, assisting in our financial statement reviews and audits, and helping streamline and scale the end-to-end equity administration process, working closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices as we continue our rapid global expansion.
What You'll Do
- Assist in planning and execution of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and related XBRL tagging.
- Prepare the financial statements, including cash flow statement, and footnote disclosures while maintaining complete tie-out documentation under the Company's SOX controls.
- Prepare stock-based compensation journal entries and reconciliations for month-end/quarter-end in compliance with US GAAP (ASC 718).
- Maintain supporting documents for internal/external SOX auditors and respond accurately, thoroughly and timely to requests for data.
- Liaise and manage the coordination with external auditors during quarterly and annual financial reviews and audits.
- Recommend and assist in the implementation of process improvements to streamline processes.
- Establish active and effective communication with cross functional partners.
- Support technical accounting research, special projects, and ad-hoc requests.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or a related discipline preferred.
- 3+ years of overall experience in accounting.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly motivated and proactive with strong project management, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
- Must demonstrate attention to detail, analytical abilities, and consistent follow-through, including project management skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities and requests.
- Positive attitude and ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
- Experience working with Workiva, Wdesk, and Netsuite is preferred.
Navan uses AI-assisted Automated Employment Decision Tool (Metaview) to assist with evaluating resumes against job qualifications for this role. All final decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers.
Human oversight: Metaview does not automatically reject candidates or make final hiring decisions. Our recruiters and hiring managers review all outputs and make the final hiring decision regarding every application.
Your rights: If you prefer to have your application reviewed without AI assistance, you may request a human evaluation by entering your email here. Your decision to do so will not affect how your candidacy is evaluated.
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about our processing of personal data, and your rights.
As a Senior Accountant in Financial Reporting, supporting both financial reporting and equity administration, you will be integral to our accounting operations, ensuring accurate and compliant financial records under US GAAP. This role will involve owning the preparation of equity accounting, assisting in our financial statement reviews and audits, and helping streamline and scale the end-to-end equity administration process, working closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices as we continue our rapid global expansion.
What You'll Do
- Assist in planning and execution of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and related XBRL tagging.
- Prepare the financial statements, including cash flow statement, and footnote disclosures while maintaining complete tie-out documentation under the Company's SOX controls.
- Prepare stock-based compensation journal entries and reconciliations for month-end/quarter-end in compliance with US GAAP (ASC 718).
- Maintain supporting documents for internal/external SOX auditors and respond accurately, thoroughly and timely to requests for data.
- Liaise and manage the coordination with external auditors during quarterly and annual financial reviews and audits.
- Recommend and assist in the implementation of process improvements to streamline processes.
- Establish active and effective communication with cross functional partners.
- Support technical accounting research, special projects, and ad-hoc requests.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or a related discipline preferred.
- 3+ years of overall experience in accounting.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly motivated and proactive with strong project management, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
- Must demonstrate attention to detail, analytical abilities, and consistent follow-through, including project management skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities and requests.
- Positive attitude and ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
- Experience working with Workiva, Wdesk, and Netsuite is preferred.
Navan uses AI-assisted Automated Employment Decision Tool (Metaview) to assist with evaluating resumes against job qualifications for this role. All final decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers.
Human oversight: Metaview does not automatically reject candidates or make final hiring decisions. Our recruiters and hiring managers review all outputs and make the final hiring decision regarding every application.
Your rights: If you prefer to have your application reviewed without AI assistance, you may request a human evaluation by entering your email here. Your decision to do so will not affect how your candidacy is evaluated.
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about our processing of personal data, and your rights.
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- Technology & Software
- Automotive
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Retail
- Food & Beverage
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 Adobe, BD, and Stout Risius Ross, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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?
San Jose, Los Angeles, and San Francisco 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 61% of senior financial reporting accountant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 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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