500+ Finance & Accounting Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Observed government pay is solid: accountants and auditors in the metro had a $94,360 median annual wage in 2025, with the 25th percentile at $74,060 and the 90th percentile at $154,630. Financial analysts ran higher, with a $102,260 median and $181,190 at the 90th percentile locally. More current posted-pay signals center on about $99k to $133k, but that posting sample spans mixed titles and seniority levels rather than one occupation.

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Advertised pay

Across the 451 openings that disclose pay, the advertised range midpoint runs $75,000 at the 25th percentile, $95,000 at the median and $117,600 at the 75th. These are advertised ranges, not earned pay.

Active openings as of October 17, 2026

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What our analysts see this month

Competitive market | next 3-6 months

This is a workable but selective market. Los Angeles still showed more than 2,600 recent Finance & Accounting postings across more than 950 companies, and hiring was fragmented rather than locked up by a few firms. But the sector backdrop is softer than the headline economy: metro Financial Activities employment was down -1.5250% year over year in August 2026, California finance-and-accounting employment was essentially flat, and California postings in the field were down 1.0% year over year. Pay is solid for specialized candidates, especially in financial analysis and upper-end accounting tracks, but generic applicants should expect a tougher search.

Best positioned: Candidates with a clear specialty in FP&A, technical accounting, SEC reporting, controllership, or CPA-track tax/reporting have the best odds right now.

Main caution: Do not assume this is a remote-friendly market: about 75% of local postings are on-site, about 20% hybrid, and about 5% remote, with visa sponsorship mentioned in less than 5% of postings that state a policy.

From the September 2026 market report

Who is hiring here

Counted across all 527 openings in this market. 10 of the employers below are hiring for more than one role right now.

1. Intuit, Inc.: 13 open roles
2. NOBEL Women: 13 open roles
3. Telemetry Today LLC: 10 open roles
4. Anduril Industries, Inc.: 8 open roles
5. Confidential: 7 open roles
6. GHJ: 7 open roles
7. Irvine Company: 6 open roles
8. Los Angeles County: 6 open roles
9. AST Defeasance: 5 open roles
10. Astrana Health, Inc.: 4 open roles

Where the openings are

• Los Angeles: 150
• Irvine: 46
• Costa Mesa: 35
• Pasadena: 19
• Torrance: 17
• Long Beach: 17
• El Segundo: 12
• Ontario: 11

Work arrangement

on-site 373 (74%), hybrid 107 (21%), remote 24 (5%)

Where the demand is

Actual opportunity is spread across a long tail of employers rather than one or two dominant firms. Over the last 90 days, the local sample captured more than 2,600 Finance & Accounting postings across more than 950 companies, and hiring was fragmented rather than concentrated. The biggest visible pockets were financial services at about 40% of postings, software development at about 20%, then finance and accounting firms at about 10% each. Within that spread, the market tilts toward practical accounting/tax work and analytical finance. Local postings most often asked for tax preparation, financial reporting, Excel, financial analysis, tax planning, and bookkeeping, while a Los Angeles search firm separately flagged demand for CFO, controller, FP&A, technical accounting, and SEC reporting talent and said mid-to-senior hiring had become more competitive. That combination favors candidates who can show a clear lane—tax, reporting, FP&A, or leadership—rather than a generic finance profile. The catch is access. About 45% of postings sit at mid level, compared with about 25% at entry level, and the market is heavily on-site. So the real openings are there, but they are concentrated in employers that want either immediate productivity or a very specific credential/workflow fit.

• Tax preparation and seasonal-volume accounting (high): This is one of the clearest visible local pockets. H & R Block, Inc. and Intuit, Inc. were among the most active employers in the recent sample, and PTIN, EA, and CPA credentials all appeared in local certification requirements.
• FP&A, reporting, and technical accounting (high): Recruiter commentary highlighted demand for CFO, controller, FP&A, technical accounting, and SEC reporting talent, and local financial-analyst pay benchmarks run above accountant benchmarks.
• General accounting operations and bookkeeping (moderate): Tax preparation, financial reporting, bookkeeping, and Excel appear often in postings, but this lane is also more exposed to on-site expectations and applicant competition.

Where to focus: Pick one lane and market yourself to that lane only: CPA-track reporting/audit, tax with PTIN or EA, or analytical finance with strong reporting and planning evidence.

Roles worth searching next

• Business Analyst: It uses the same reporting, spreadsheet, KPI, and stakeholder-explanation habits that many finance candidates already have.
• Data / BI Analyst: It is a natural pivot if your strongest assets are variance analysis, dashboards, and data cleanup rather than close or tax work.
• Financial Systems / ERP Analyst: This fits candidates who understand reporting logic, controls, and finance workflows but enjoy systems improvement more than month-end close.
• Operations Analyst: Forecasting, cost tracking, and process measurement transfer well from finance into operations.

What postings ask for

• CPA (premium | immediate): CPA appeared in about 25% of local postings that specified certifications, and it remains non-negotiable for public accounting, audit, or roles involving signed financial statements. Who: Anyone targeting audit, external reporting, controllership, or long-term accounting leadership.
• Financial reporting (premium | immediate): Financial reporting showed up in about 20% of local postings, and employers nationally report paying premiums for this expertise. Who: Staff accountants moving up, senior accountants, and candidates aiming at SEC or close-heavy work.
• Excel (table_stakes | immediate): Excel and Microsoft Excel each appeared in about 15% of local postings, making spreadsheet fluency a basic gatekeeper skill rather than a differentiator. Who: Everyone in the category, especially entry-level applicants who need proof they can execute quickly.
• Financial analysis / FP&A (premium | immediate): Financial analysis appeared in about 15% of local postings, and outside employer research plus local recruiter commentary point to FP&A as a priority skill area. Who: Mid-career accountants, analysts, and switchers from operations or consulting.
• PTIN or Enrolled Agent (EA) (differentiator | near-term): PTIN and EA each appeared in about 10% of local certification requirements, and tax preparation itself is one of the most common local skill asks. Who: Entry-level candidates, career changers, and anyone leaning into tax rather than broader corporate finance.
• Data literacy with Power BI or SQL/Python (premium | near-term): Finance employers increasingly want data fluency: research describes data literacy as essential, and Hays lists FP&A, Power BI, SQL/Python, and data literacy among in-demand capabilities. Who: Analysts, FP&A candidates, and accountants trying to move out of routine processing work.

Questions about this market

What do Finance & Accounting roles pay in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA?

Observed government pay is solid: accountants and auditors in the metro had a $94,360 median annual wage in 2025, with the 25th percentile at $74,060 and the 90th percentile at $154,630. Financial analysts ran higher, with a $102,260 median and $181,190 at the 90th percentile locally. More current posted-pay signals center on about $99k to $133k, but that posting sample spans mixed titles and seniority levels rather than one occupation. This is a better-paying market than the national accountant baseline: the U.S. median for accountants and auditors was $83,680 in 2025, and workers across all occupations in the Los Angeles metro averaged $37.15 per hour versus $33.54 nationally. The catch is cost: local housing prices were still up 1.0% year over year as of July 2026, so decent pay does not automatically mean easy purchasing power.

Where is demand for Finance & Accounting roles in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA concentrated?

Actual opportunity is spread across a long tail of employers rather than one or two dominant firms. Over the last 90 days, the local sample captured more than 2,600 Finance & Accounting postings across more than 950 companies, and hiring was fragmented rather than concentrated. The biggest visible pockets were financial services at about 40% of postings, software development at about 20%, then finance and accounting firms at about 10% each. Within that spread, the market tilts toward practical accounting/tax work and analytical finance. Local postings most often asked for tax preparation, financial reporting, Excel, financial analysis, tax planning, and bookkeeping, while a Los Angeles search firm separately flagged demand for CFO, controller, FP&A, technical accounting, and SEC reporting talent and said mid-to-senior hiring had become more competitive. That combination favors candidates who can show a clear lane—tax, reporting, FP&A, or leadership—rather than a generic finance profile. The catch is access. About 45% of postings sit at mid level, compared with about 25% at entry level, and the market is heavily on-site. So the real openings are there, but they are concentrated in employers that want either immediate productivity or a very specific credential/workflow fit.

Which employers are hiring the most Finance & Accounting talent in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA?

Recent postings show the most activity from H & R Block, Inc. (300 postings), Intuit, Inc. (250 postings). See the full market report for the complete employer landscape.

Can Finance & Accounting roles in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA be done remotely?

Of recent postings, 5% are remote and 20% hybrid, with 75% on-site. Use the Remote filter above to see only remote openings.

How current are these listings?

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