Controller
At GHJ · Los Angeles, CA
Salary: US$200,000–250,000 a year
- Finance and legal
- Full-time
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Hybrid, based in Los Angeles
“Los Angeles, CA”
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- Posted
- 11 August 2026
- First seen by us
- 15 October 2026
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Job description
From GHJ’s job post, as they wrote it.
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
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Responsibilities
* Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, monthly close, and financial reporting.
* Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
* Oversee annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, long-range financial planning, and variance analysis.
* Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making.
* Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
* Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and oversee annual financial statement audits, Single Audit activities, and tax filings.
* Ensure compliance with federal, state, grant, and regulatory requirements.
* Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and financial systems optimization.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, active CPA.
* 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including a combination of public accounting and industry experience preferred.
* Prior Controller or Assistant Controller leadership experience within a complex organization.
* Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, and technical accounting.
* Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
* Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred, including familiarity with grant-funded organizations and Single Audits.
* Experience leading and developing accounting teams.
* Advanced Excel skills and experience working with enterprise ERP systems.
Preferred Experience
* Experience within a large nonprofit, healthcare, education, research, government-funded, or similarly complex organization.
* Experience with Oracle, Workday, or comparable ERP platforms.
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