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.
We are seeking a Financial Controller to join one of the leading art/entertainment companies. As the Controller, you will play a vital role in overseeing and managing the accounting and financial operations of the company. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance, provide strategic insights, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the finance and accounting functions of the company, including the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
- Develop and implement financial controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Drive the annual budgeting process and provide ongoing financial guidance to support decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate the financial viability of new initiatives, product launches, and potential business opportunities.
- Perform financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, presenting insights to senior management.
- Maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders, such as auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.
- Continuously assess and improve financial systems and processes to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Proven experience as a Controller/Accounting Manager
- Art/Entertainment experience is a plus, but not required
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Proficiency in financial software and systems (e.g., ERP systems, Excel) and familiarity with industry-specific tools.
#GHJSS
#LI-LM1
Top 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).
