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How much does a Financial Accounting Director make in California? The average Financial Accounting Director salary in California is $211,190 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $188,990 and $236,190. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Financial Accounting Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Financial Accounting Director Salary $168,778 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Financial Accounting Director Salary $188,990 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Financial Accounting Director Salary $211,190 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Financial Accounting Director Salary $236,190 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Financial Accounting Director Salary $258,951 CA March 26, 2024
25% $188,990 10% $168,778 90% $258,951 75% $236,190 $211,190 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Financial Accounting Director has overall responsibility for assigned accounting operations and systems as well as associated analysis and report preparation. Directs the establishment and implementation of an organization's accounting policies and procedures. Being a Financial Accounting Director requires a bachelor's degree. Leads and directs accounting professional and support staff through subordinate managers. In addition, Financial Accounting Director may require CPA certification. Typically reports to the CFO or top management. The Financial Accounting Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Financial Accounting Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $201,807 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $204,679 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $211,955 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $201,425 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $196,255 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $208,892 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $202,382 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $190,702 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $233,591 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $233,017 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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