Technical Accounting Manager Jobs in California
Technical Accounting Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, technology, biotechnology, and entertainment, with demand at every level from senior individual contributor through director-track management. The largest hiring hubs are San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose, where companies such as Wells Fargo, Salesforce, and Deloitte maintain significant California operations and consistently seek technical accounting expertise. Revenue recognition under ASC 606, lease accounting under ASC 842, and SEC reporting are the most in-demand specialties across California listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
As an Accounting Manager at Impulse, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely reporting, and strengthening accounting processes as the company grows. This is a hands-on role with meaningful visibility across the organization. You will report to the Senior Accounting Manager and work with cross-functional partners to execute core accounting operations, support the financial close, and help build scalable processes and controls.
Responsibilities
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Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including:
- Journal entries
- General ledger maintenance
- Account reconciliations
- Bank reconciliations
- Accruals and prepaids
- Fixed assets
- Expense reporting
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable support
- Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare and maintain schedules and analyses supporting financial statements, including the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.
- Assist with the preparation of financial reporting packages and management analyses.
- Support the Senior Accounting Manager in establishing, documenting, and improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Help ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Assist with audit, tax, and other external reporting activities by preparing requested schedules and documentation.
- Partner with the Senior Accounting Manager on budgeting, forecasting, cash reporting, and other financial analyses.
- Assist with accounting-system enhancements, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems, tools, and reporting processes.
- Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff as the team grows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting questions and support financial reporting needs.
- Take on additional responsibilities and ownership as the accounting organization scales.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and full-cycle accounting principles.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting monthly close and financial reporting.
- Demonstrated experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or similar systems, as well as Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- CPA, CPA-eligible, or working toward CPA licensure.
- Experience in public accounting, including Big Four or regional firm experience.
- Prior experience in a startup, aerospace, technology, manufacturing, or other high-growth environment.
- Familiarity with accounting-system implementations, process improvement, and automation.
- Experience supporting audits, tax filings, or other external reporting requirements.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis.
- Experience working with ERP systems and integrating accounting data from operational systems.
- Demonstrated ability to document processes and develop effective internal controls.
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
About Impulse Space
Description
As an Accounting Manager at Impulse, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely reporting, and strengthening accounting processes as the company grows. This is a hands-on role with meaningful visibility across the organization. You will report to the Senior Accounting Manager and work with cross-functional partners to execute core accounting operations, support the financial close, and help build scalable processes and controls.
Responsibilities
-
Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including:
- Journal entries
- General ledger maintenance
- Account reconciliations
- Bank reconciliations
- Accruals and prepaids
- Fixed assets
- Expense reporting
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable support
- Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare and maintain schedules and analyses supporting financial statements, including the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.
- Assist with the preparation of financial reporting packages and management analyses.
- Support the Senior Accounting Manager in establishing, documenting, and improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Help ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Assist with audit, tax, and other external reporting activities by preparing requested schedules and documentation.
- Partner with the Senior Accounting Manager on budgeting, forecasting, cash reporting, and other financial analyses.
- Assist with accounting-system enhancements, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems, tools, and reporting processes.
- Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff as the team grows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting questions and support financial reporting needs.
- Take on additional responsibilities and ownership as the accounting organization scales.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and full-cycle accounting principles.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting monthly close and financial reporting.
- Demonstrated experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or similar systems, as well as Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- CPA, CPA-eligible, or working toward CPA licensure.
- Experience in public accounting, including Big Four or regional firm experience.
- Prior experience in a startup, aerospace, technology, manufacturing, or other high-growth environment.
- Familiarity with accounting-system implementations, process improvement, and automation.
- Experience supporting audits, tax filings, or other external reporting requirements.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis.
- Experience working with ERP systems and integrating accounting data from operational systems.
- Demonstrated ability to document processes and develop effective internal controls.
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical accounting manager jobs across California.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the California Board of Accountancy required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Deep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, ASC 606, ASC 842, and related standards
- Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting
- Proven ability to research and document complex accounting positions and memoranda
- Experience with SEC reporting, including 10-K and 10-Q preparation and review
Technical Accounting Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical accounting manager in California?
The clearest path starts with earning a CPA license through the California Board of Accountancy, which requires passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam and meeting California's education and experience requirements. Most California employers also expect a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, several years in public accounting at a regional or national firm, and hands-on experience researching complex GAAP topics. Building expertise in revenue recognition and lease accounting strengthens candidacy significantly.
How much do technical accounting managers make in California?
Technical accounting managers 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 technical accounting managers in California?
Employers hiring technical accounting managers in California right now include OpenAI, Anthropic, and Impulse Space, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's large technology and biotech headquarters, as well as its major financial institutions and entertainment studios, generate consistent demand for this role across the state.
Which California cities have the most technical accounting manager jobs?
San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles have the most technical accounting manager openings in California. San Francisco and San Jose concentrate demand because of the region's dense technology and financial services headquarters, while Los Angeles draws heavily from entertainment, media, and a large professional services sector that serves both public companies and high-growth private firms.
Are there remote technical accounting manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most accounting roles. About 78% of technical accounting manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on research, documentation, and review rather than on-site tasks. Policy memos, ASC research, and financial statement preparation are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a technical accounting manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining the technical accounting or advisory practice of a California-based public accounting firm as a staff or senior accountant, where you build the GAAP research skills the role demands. Large California employers such as major technology companies and biotechs also hire from audit teams into accounting policy or financial reporting associate roles. Pursuing the CPA through the California Board of Accountancy early and gaining exposure to revenue recognition or equity accounting gives candidates a meaningful edge.
Where can I find and apply to technical accounting manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to technical accounting manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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