Controller
$145k - $160kStrategic Employment
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 + benefitsLocation : 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
- 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
- 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.
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