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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for director financial reporting in California is $153,719.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $130,800.00 and $177,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Financial Reporting vs Financial Controller?

AspectDirector Financial ReportingFinancial Controller
Primary FocusOverseeing external financial reporting, compliance, and financial disclosuresManaging internal accounting, financial controls, and reporting processes
CertificationsCPA, CFA often preferredCPA common, but less emphasis on CFA
Work EnvironmentStrategic, high-level reporting teams, often in large corporationsOperational, accounting teams, often in various company sizes
ResponsibilitiesFinancial statements, regulatory filings, investor reportsFinancial controls, budgeting, internal reporting

The main difference between a Director Financial Reporting and a Financial Controller lies in their focus. The Director Financial Reporting primarily manages external financial disclosures and compliance, while the Financial Controller handles internal accounting and controls. Both roles require CPA certification and are vital in finance departments, but they serve different strategic and operational functions within an organization.

What does a Director of financial reporting do?

A Director of financial reporting oversees the preparation and accuracy of financial statements in compliance with accounting standards and regulations. They lead reporting teams, ensure timely submission of reports, and often work with auditors and senior management to support financial transparency and decision-making.

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Infographic showing various Director Financial Reporting job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $153,719 per year, or $73.9 per hour.

Director, Financial Reporting

Seagate Technology

Cupertino, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

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Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

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Job description

Company Description
Seagate is the global leader in data storage solutions, creating amazing products for Enterprise, Desktop, Mobile Computing, and Consumer Electronics applications. Our products enable people and businesses around the world to create, share and preserve their most critical memories and business data. Seagate has recently been ranked among the Thompson Reuters Top 100 Global Innovators!
Job Description
FINANCIAL REPORTING DIRECTOR
Do you enjoy being a part of an exciting and progressive environment where you create your own career path? If you would like to engage with one of the world's top innovators, we invite you to learn more about opportunities with us. Seagate has recently been ranked among the Thompson Reuters Top 100 Global Innovators!
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Director, Financial Reporting to assume an important leadership role in heading up the External Reporting, Technical Accounting, and global SOX Compliance. This high-visibility position reports to our VP, Corporate Finance and is based in Cupertino, California.
Responsibilities:
Defining the vision and strategy of the External Reporting, Technical Accounting and SOX Compliance functions and execution thereof.
External Reporting:
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  • Responsible for preparation, accuracy and timely filing of all SEC and other regulatory periodic and ad hoc reporting
  • Closely work with Legal, external auditors, Investor Relations & other groups as appropriate.
  • Responsible for all SOX controls for the external reporting function .

Technical Accounting:
  • Full responsibility for technical accounting function, to ensure compliance with applicable GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
  • Supporting External Reporting, Corporate Finance, sites and management with technical accounting needs.
  • Monitor regulatory and other accounting developments, assess impact on Seagate and make appropriate recommendations to management.
  • Direct (including project management) implementation of new accounting pronouncements
  • Accounting research leadership for all technical accounting issues and preparation of technical accounting memos.
  • Develop and provide guidance and training to domestic and international locations and business units on technical accounting issues.
  • Closely work with Business Development and M&A.
  • Review complex accounting entries and related issues such as purchase accounting, derivatives and restructuring.

SOX Compliance:
  • Direct the Finance and Operations SOX PMO for the corporation, including continuous improvement of the processes, and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Formulate and recommend to management and drive implementation of SOX strategy decisions, scoping and planning.
  • Providing strong central oversight to guarantee consistency and quality in compliance work across the organization-all functions and geographies.
  • Assessing and communicating status, including overall management assessment at year-end, to corporate leadership

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • CPA required; BS degree or Masters in Accounting.
  • 10 to 15 years of relevant experience - either Senior Manager/Director or equivalent level at Big 4 public accounting firm and similar SEC reporting and technical accounting and SOX experience in large public company.
  • Proven leadership skills.
  • An ability to work well cross functionally and across geographies.
  • Impeccable integrity.
  • Exceptional writing, communication, interpersonal & presentation skills
  • Excellent organizational, management, analytical & decision-making skills
  • An ability to influence, train, mentor and leverage the skills of others to achieve objectives.
  • Resourceful, action and results orientated with the ability to get things done and overcome obstacles.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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