Controller

Job Description 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. We are working with a respected nonprofit organization in Los Angeles to identify a Controller. Key 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. Qualifications 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 #GHJSS #LI-SV1 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.