GHJ

Assistant Controller

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Los Angeles, CA

Hybrid

115K-130K Annually

Senior level

Financial Services

The Role

The Assistant Controller manages financial operations, ensuring GAAP compliance, overseeing audits, guiding staff, and supporting budgeting and reporting.

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Assistant Controller

Full-Time | Hybrid Schedule

About the Role

A mission-driven organization in the higher education sector is seeking an experienced and collaborative Assistant Controller to support financial operations, compliance, and reporting. This role ensures strong internal controls, integrity of financial data, and continuous improvement across the Accounting function. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and motivated to contribute to a growing and evolving institution.

Key Responsibilities

Manage month-end and year-end close cycles, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP

Oversee general ledger activity including reconciliations, journal entries, financial schedules, and variance analysis

Support annual audit processes and coordinate deliverables with external auditors

Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting policies to ensure compliance

Partner closely with internal departments to provide financial insights and ensure accounting accuracy

Support grant and restricted fund accounting and reporting (as applicable)

Mentor and guide accounting staff while fostering strong teamwork and development

Assist with annual budget preparation and ongoing monitoring

Identify and support process improvements and ERP system optimization

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

5+ years of progressive accounting experience; nonprofit or higher education experience a plus

Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls

ERP system experience (e.g., Workday, NetSuite, Banner, etc.)

Strong analytical skills with a commitment to accuracy and detail

Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

Competitive compensation

Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer contributions

Generous paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities and tuition support

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Top Skills

Banner

Erp Systems

Gaap

NetSuite

Workday

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The Company

HQ: Los Angeles, CA

997 Employees

Year Founded: 1953

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).