GHJ

Controller

GHJ  •  Los Angeles, CA (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

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.

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Controller to join its executive finance team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this leader will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for a complex, multi-entity organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic and hands-on finance leader who enjoys improving processes, developing teams, and partnering with executive leadership to support organizational growth.

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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About GHJ

At GHJ, we go beyond numbers. We are a national advisory and accounting firm committed to empowering our clients and team members to pursue their passions, grow thriving businesses and create a brighter future. Committeed to a hybrid and inclusive work culture with headquarters in Los Angeles and offices in San Jose, Buffalo and Denver, our 250+ professionals and over 20 partners serve clients across the U.S. and around the world.

We specialize in industries that shape the future — entertainment, food and beverage, media and advertising and nonprofit organizations — delivering tailored solutions that meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be.

Recognized as a Most Innovative Firm, DEI-Focused Firm of the Year, Top 100 Firm, 7th Fastest-Growing Firm and a Best Firm to Work For, among others, GHJ stands out for innovation, diversity and a deep dedication to success — for clients and employees alike. Our collective strength comes from the diversity of perspectives, experiences and passions that drive our team to deliver exceptional service. Here, hybrid work is the norm, and diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) are not just part of our culture — they are how we thrive.

Through the GHJ Foundation, we support causes that matter by contributing time, talent and resources to uplift our communities.

Additionally, as a proud member of HLB International, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms, GHJ connects you to expertise in over 150 countries. Whether your goals are local or global, we are here to help you achieve them.

Explore opportunities to grow with us — whether as a client or a team member — and discover how GHJ helps businesses and people everywhere #BeMore.

Industry
Accounting & Tax
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Year Founded
1953
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