Controller

GHJ • Culver City, CA

34d • $140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

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.

We are working with a respected nonprofit organization in Los Angeles to identify a Controller.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or business is preferred; professional certification (e.g., CPA) is a plus
• At least six years of progressively responsible experience working with financial systems
• Minimum of four years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Experience working within a nonprofit environment is preferred

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or business is preferred
• professional certification (e.g., CPA) is a plus
• Experience working within a nonprofit environment is preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversees general accounting operations across the full fiscal cycle, ensuring policies, procedures, and processes align with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), appropriate internal controls, and applicable funding requirements.
• Leads financial reporting and analysis to support organizational needs, including internal and external GAAP reporting, cash flow analysis and forecasting, regulatory reporting, and preparation of required tax filings.
• Manages the planning, preparation, and successful completion of all financial and accounting audits, including the annual audit process.
• Supports and enhances the budgeting process by advising leadership, and developing systems to monitor and control expenditures.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with banking partners and financial institutions to support operational and financial activities.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives across finance and accounting functions to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Establishes and ensures compliance with robust internal control systems, including adherence to applicable financial management standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager