GHJ

Global Accounting Manager

GHJ  •  Burbank, CA (Hybrid)  •  9 days 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 private, global entertainment company is seeking a Global Accounting Manager to take ownership of key accounting, consolidation, and reporting activities across an organization operating in more than 30 countries. This is a high-impact opportunity for an accounting leader who wants to do more than maintain existing processes—you’ll help strengthen the global finance function, modernize reporting, and work directly with senior leadership.

The Global Accounting Manager will oversee global close and consolidation activities, lead complex intercompany accounting, and serve as a key resource to finance teams across Europe and Asia. The role manages a Senior Accountant and provides significant exposure to the CFO and other senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead global monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation activities

Own and resolve complex intercompany accounting and reconciliation issues across international entities

Review consolidated financial results and investigate significant variances and accounting issues

Provide guidance to regional finance teams on reporting, consolidation, accounting treatments, and close requirements

Support executive, Board, shareholder, lender, and management reporting

Oversee audit support, tax compliance, transfer pricing, and related global accounting activities

Lead implementation of new AI-driven financial reporting tools and other automation initiatives

Develop and improve global accounting policies, controls, and reporting processes

Manage and develop a Senior Accountant while providing leadership to global finance teams

The immediate priorities include resolving existing intercompany reconciliation issues, strengthening consolidation and financial reporting, and helping lead the implementation of new AI reporting technology.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

6+ years of progressive accounting, audit, consolidation, or financial reporting experience

Strong international consolidation and intercompany accounting experience

Experience working within a global or multinational organization

Advanced Excel skills required; Power BI experience strongly preferred

Strong interest in AI, automation, and modernizing financial reporting processes

CPA or equivalent professional designation preferred

Big 4 or large CPA firm experience preferred, but not required with strong global accounting experience

Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across countries and time zones

Why Join?

Own global accounting and reporting for a company operating across 30+ countries

Opportunity to fix and take ownership of complex intercompany and consolidation processes

Play a key role in introducing AI-driven financial reporting tools and modernizing the finance function

Direct exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to manage and develop a Senior Accountant

Collaborative finance team with a leadership style that values ownership and autonomy

Four weeks of vacation from day one

Hybrid schedule with Fridays working from home

Salary/Compensation: Up to $140,000 base + approximately 5% bonus opportunity

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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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