We are working with an organization in Sandy Springs seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in overseeing accounting operations and financial reporting. This hybrid role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting leader looking to make an impact while helping drive operational efficiency.
The Assistant Controller will assist with managing the accounting team, overseeing the close process, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing day-to-day accounting operations
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
- Coordinate audit preparation and external reporting requirements
- Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Mentor and support accounting staff
- Partner with leadership on financial reporting and operational initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
- CPA preferred but not required
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience with ERP systems
- Advanced Excel skills
- CPA
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
What We Do
GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm that specializes in nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media and health and wellness companies. Previous recipient of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Employee Champion For Life Work Harmony Award and named a “Best Places to Work” by the Los Angeles Business Journal eight times since 2008, GHJ is passionate about helping clients and its people #BeMore by focusing on building thriving businesses and creating a better future. GHJ works as a business advocate for its clients — providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for growth. Through its affiliation with HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, GHJ is able to partner with other top firms across major cities throughout the U.S. and the world. GHJ’s audit, tax and advisory teams leverage the HLB network to better serve its clients and give clients access to member firms in over 158 countries across the globe and over 775 offices worldwide. Also ranked as a top-20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, GHJ has 15 partners and more than 160 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. GHJ is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit).
