GHJ

Controller

Posted 4 Days Ago

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Santa Monica, CA

Hybrid

175K-185K Annually

Senior level

Financial Services

The Role

The Controller will manage day-to-day accounting operations, oversee financial reporting and compliance, and mentor a small accounting team.

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About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on, strategic Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations for a rapidly growing company in the food and lifestyle industry. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, enjoys building structure, and can serve as a strong business partner to leadership.

The Controller will oversee all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and compliance, while helping drive process improvements and operational efficiency across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all day-to-day accounting operations, including GL management, AR/AP, payroll, and inventory accounting.

Oversee month-end and year-end close, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.

Prepare and review financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.

Partner with FP&A to provide insights into performance trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency.

Manage cash flow forecasting, bank relationships, and credit facilities.

Develop and implement internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to support growth and scalability.

Oversee tax filings, audits, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Mentor and develop a small accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and Supply Chain to align financial strategy with business objectives.

Qualifications

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

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.

Prior experience in the restaurant, hospitality, or consumer goods industry is highly preferred.

Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Proficiency with accounting systems (NetSuite experience is a plus).

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and annual performance bonus

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance (with generous employer contributions)

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off, holidays, and wellness days

Free healthy meals and discounts across company products

Hybrid work environment (3 days onsite, 2 remote)

Collaborative, mission-driven culture that values innovation, wellness, and growth

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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).