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Tax Alchemy

Financial Advisor, CFP Professional

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$85K - $100K/yr

Remote Reporting To: Principal & CEO Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 / year Description We are ... Exceptional verbal and written communication skills - able to simplify complexity without losing ...

VIVA USA INC

Finance Associate

Palo Alto, CA · On-site +1

Remote (Local candidates only) Description: The client seeks to serve our community through caring ... May establish accounts in financial systems; prepare invoices. Maintain accounting/finance ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote financial writer in California is $71,718.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31,600.00 and $103,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote financial writer?

A Remote Financial Writer researches and creates content on financial topics such as investing, budgeting, markets, and personal finance. They work for financial publications, companies, or agencies, typically on a freelance or full-time remote basis. Responsibilities include writing articles, reports, and newsletters, often requiring financial expertise and SEO knowledge. Strong analytical skills and the ability to simplify complex financial concepts are essential.

What are some common challenges faced by remote financial writers and how can they be managed?

Remote Financial Writers often face the challenge of staying up to date with rapidly changing financial markets and regulatory environments. Managing multiple deadlines and producing content that is both technically accurate and accessible to a wide audience can also be demanding. Successful writers typically subscribe to reliable financial news sources, set structured work schedules, and maintain clear communication with editors and subject matter experts. Proactively managing these aspects helps ensure timely, high-quality work and fosters continued professional growth in the financial writing field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote financial writer?

A Remote Financial Writer should have a strong background in finance, economics, or journalism, paired with excellent writing and research skills, and typically a relevant bachelor’s degree. Experience with financial analysis tools, data visualization software, and familiarity with compliance standards or certifications such as CFA or CFP are often valued. Outstanding time management, self-motivation, and the ability to explain complex topics clearly make candidates stand out. These skills enable writers to produce accurate, engaging, and insightful financial content that meets industry standards and deadlines in a remote work setting.

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Infographic showing various Remote Financial Writer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,718 per year, or $34.5 per hour.

Analyst, Sr. Financial

The Guitar Center Company

Westlake Village, CA • On-site, Remote

$95K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Guitar Center rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 177 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

395th of 731 rated retailers

Job description

Hybrid Onsite Tuesday - Thursday/weekly (Westlake Village Corporate HQ) Remote Monday/ Friday
The purpose of this job is to play a lead role in analyzing business results and providing insights into the performance of key segments.
Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:
  • Partner with Accounting during the month-end close process to validate financial results, reconcile reporting packages, and ensure figures presented to leadership align to the general ledger.
  • Develop written narratives and talking points that translate financial data into business-relevant insights for non-financial audiences, including senior leadership and the board.
  • Engage directly with business partners across departments to gather context on performance drivers, obtain explanations for variances, and incorporate operational context into financial commentary.
  • Perform variance analysis against forecast, budget, and prior year, and track expenses and results in partnership with department leaders.
  • Maintain and enhance recurring financial models and reporting templates used for monthly reporting, forecasting, and board reporting cycles.
  • Create and update board quality decks and executive summaries that communicate overall company financial performance, including variance commentary and key driver analysis.
  • Conduct quality control review of reporting packages and presentations to ensure accuracy, internal consistency, and proper sourcing prior to distribution to senior leadership.
  • Extract and synthesize data from multiple systems and databases to support reporting and ad hoc analysis.
  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis and special projects in direct support of the Director and VP of FP&A, often under tight deadlines.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline and improve the monthly reporting process, templates, and supporting workflows.
  • Maintain deep working knowledge of the SmartView hierarchy ("tree") structure, serving as the team's go-to resource for navigating entity, account, and segment dimensions, and troubleshooting mapping issues.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree (or 4 years of equivalent work experience), preferably in Finance, Business, or related field
  • 4 years of relevant work experience (in addition to degree or years of previous experience), preferably within a retail or ecommerce environment
  • Ability to be detail oriented while independently leading and/or executing multiple assignments simultaneously under tight timelines
  • SQL or Tableau experience is a major plus.
  • Experience working with large data sets, be customer service oriented, able to turn around work quickly
  • Basic Accounting knowledge around accruals, GL, capitalizations, amortizations, etc.
  • Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to logically structure issues and determine recommended resolutions
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Skilled proficiency using financial planning tools such as Oracle Smart View
  • Skilled proficiency using financial management applications such as PeopleSoft
  • Skilled proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards:
For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave-take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.
Pay Rate: $95,000 - $110,000/yr depending on background and experience.
The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
About Guitar Center
Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to craft lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.
Why join us?
With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.
Love this gig and want to apply?
Send your resume and cover letter today along with salary expectations!
Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by sending an email to recruiting@guitarcenter.com.

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The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion. The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Westlake Village, CA, US

Year founded

1964

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