A growing, private equity-backed SaaS organization is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead and scale its accounting and financial operations. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with strategic business partnership in a fast-growing environment.
The Controller will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, FP&A support, compliance, and financial systems across multiple entities. This role also provides an opportunity to strengthen processes, improve automation, and help build a scalable finance function as the organization continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee monthly financial reporting, close activities, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition under ASC 606
- Manage AR aging, cash management, bank reconciliations, and lender reporting
- Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and investor reporting
- Coordinate annual audits and work with external tax and audit advisors
- Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
- Lead accounting technology and ERP improvements, automation, and process optimization
- Mentor and develop accounting team members
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; MBA preferred
- Active CPA license required
- 3–5 years of accounting leadership experience at the Controller or Assistant Controller level
- SaaS or technology experience preferred, with strong ASC 606 knowledge
- Experience in private equity-backed environments and lender covenant reporting preferred
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial controls
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar systems
- Hands-on, analytical, and highly collaborative leadership style
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- MBA
- Active CPA license
- 3-5 years of accounting leadership experience at Controller or Assistant Controller level
- Strong ASC 606 revenue recognition knowledge
- SaaS or technology industry experience
- Experience in private equity-backed environments and lender covenant reporting
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial controls
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems
- Hands-on, analytical, and highly collaborative leadership style
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).
