How much does a Top Accounting Executive make in California? The average Top Accounting Executive salary in California is $312,299 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $262,520 and $368,483. 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.

Top Accounting Executive Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Top Accounting Executive Salary $217,198 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Top Accounting Executive Salary $262,520 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Top Accounting Executive Salary $312,299 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Top Accounting Executive Salary $368,483 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Top Accounting Executive Salary $419,635 CA March 26, 2024
25% $262,520 10% $217,198 90% $419,635 75% $368,483 $312,299 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Top Accounting Executive develops and leads an organization's accounting strategic planning, policy development, and operations. Advises top management and business units of recent and future accounting regulations to identify, plan, and optimize changes impacting the organization. Being a Top Accounting Executive designs accounting systems and procedures to ensure compliance with governmental financial and tax regulations and FASB standards such as GAAP and IFRS. Operationalizes accounting and auditing systems and processes for continuous monitoring capabilities and improvements. Additionally, Top Accounting Executive builds expertise across accounting functions with relevant and timely staff training and development programs. Typically requires a master's degree in accounting or finance. May require Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Typically reports to top management. The Top Accounting Executive manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $298,425 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $302,672 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $313,432 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $297,859 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $290,214 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $308,901 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $299,275 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $282,003 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $345,426 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $344,577 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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