How much does a Top Accounting Executive make in California? The average Top Accounting Executive salary in California is $311,323 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $261,683 and $367,316. 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 $216,489 CA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Top Accounting Executive Salary $261,683 CA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Top Accounting Executive Salary $311,323 CA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Top Accounting Executive Salary $367,316 CA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Top Accounting Executive Salary $418,295 CA February 26, 2024
25% $261,683 10% $216,489 90% $418,295 75% $367,316 $311,323 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 $299,629 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $300,964 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $315,023 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $299,290 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $286,375 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $309,595 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $300,258 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $281,122 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $344,346 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $343,556 Date Updated February 26, 2024
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