We are collaborating with a renowned educational institution in Los Angeles that is dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive learning environment, empowering students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We are looking for a talented and experienced Controller to join their team. This role will involve managing all financial operations, including accounting and budgeting, for the school. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in finance and accounting, strong leadership abilities, and a deep commitment to education.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to support strategic decision-making by senior leadership.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies.
- Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to improve efficiency and internal controls.
- Supervise accounting staff and provide training and support as needed.
- Coordinate annual financial audits and tax filings.
- Collaborate with other departments to support financial planning and resource allocation.
- Monitor cash flow and investment activities to optimize financial performance.
- Stay current on financial trends and best practices in the education sector.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree or CPA preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in a public or educational setting.
- Strong knowledge of public finance, government accounting, and relevant laws and regulations.
- Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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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).