A well-established Los Angeles-based educational institution with high visitor traffic, public programs, and multiple earned-revenue streams, is hiring a hands-on Controller to lead core accounting operations, tighten close discipline, and bring structure to a busy, high-transaction environment.

This is a true controllership seat (GAAP, close, audit, controls), not an FP&A/strategy-first finance role.

Salary $145,000–$160,000 base DOE + benefits
Location Fully Onsite in Westwood/Brentwood area

What you’ll do

• Own the month-end close end-to-end and ensure consistent, on-time reporting
• Lead the organization’s audit process (PBC, auditor management, issue resolution)
• Strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and process rigor in a midstream environment
• Manage and mentor a small accounting team (including oversight of AP workflow and discipline)
• Support accurate accounting for diverse revenue sources (programs, events, memberships, contributions, etc.)
• Improve reporting structure and help optimize how subledgers and operational systems map to the GL

What we’re looking for (must-haves)

• Proven, hands-on Controller / Accounting Lead experience with true ownership of close + GL
• Strong GAAP foundation and confidence operating as the technical accounting owner
• Audit leadership experience (you’ve run audits, not just participated)
• People leadership (managed 3+), with a track record of elevating team capabilities
• Comfortable stepping into a messy / transitional environment and bringing order quickly
• Able to work fully onsite in Los Angeles

Nice-to-haves (not required)

• CPA (strong plus)
• Nonprofit experience, 990 exposure, fund accounting, restricted funds
• Experience in organizations with multiple revenue lines and high transaction volume
• Familiarity with Blackbaud/Financial Edge or comparable systems
• Subledger integration / reporting improvements partnering with IT or consultants

US Citizens and Permanent Residents are welcome to apply. Unable to provide sponsorship at this time.