# Controller at GHJ

Controller at GHJ in Los Angeles, California (Hybrid). Hybrid, full-time. Posted July 22, 2026.

- Company: GHJ
- Location: Los Angeles, California (Hybrid)
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Job type: Full-time
- Experience: 7+ years
- Posted: 2026-07-22
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/ghj/038796f2-2645-40ed-a703-bf9f45ad430f/apply
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/controller-ghj-hqjv7w

## Requirements

- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a management role
- MBA or CPA preferred
- Experience in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred
- Familiarity with Elite 3E, Aderant, or similar accounting systems is a plus
- Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Office proficiency
- Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, and organizational skills

## 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 leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced **Controller** to oversee firmwide accounting operations and help drive strategic financial initiatives. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong teams, optimizing financial processes, and partnering with executive leadership to support long-term growth.

Reporting to executive leadership, the Controller will lead all accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance while overseeing a large accounting team. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience, a strategic mindset, and a background in professional services or law firm accounting.

### Key Responsibilities

- Lead all accounting operations, including AP, billing, collections, payroll, cash receipts, and general ledger functions

- Manage and develop accounting leadership and support the growth of the broader finance team

- Oversee month-end close, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and financial statement preparation

- Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives

- Develop financial reports, dashboards, and analytics to support business decisions

- Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and workflow automation

- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements

- Serve as the primary liaison for external audits and year-end financial reporting

### Qualifications

- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a management role

- MBA or CPA preferred

- Experience in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred

- Familiarity with Elite 3E, Aderant, or similar accounting systems is a plus

- Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Office proficiency

- Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, and organizational skills

### Why Join?

- Executive-level leadership role with direct impact on firm operations and strategy

- Opportunity to lead and mentor a large, high-performing accounting team

- Hybrid work schedule with a collaborative, growth-oriented culture

- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, 401(k), commuter benefits, and pet insurance

Salary: up to $175,000
 
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