GHJ

Controller

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El Segundo, CA

In-Office

180K-250K Annually

Senior level

Financial Services

The Role

The Controller oversees accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance with regulations, and cost optimization. They lead budgeting, forecasting, and manage cash flow while mentoring the accounting team.

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Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Controller with a strong background in aerospace or advanced manufacturing environments. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, cost structure optimization, and compliance with industry-specific regulatory requirements. The Controller will partner closely with executive leadership to support strategic initiatives and long-term business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles while ensuring accurate reporting of operational and financial results

Oversee cost accounting for production and manufacturing operations, including BOM analysis, inventory valuation, and standard cost development

Drive budgeting and forecasting processes that align with manufacturing capacity and program requirements

Develop reporting and analytics to support government and commercial aerospace program profitability

Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable government contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS, CAS) where required

Maintain strong internal controls, process discipline, and audit readiness across all areas of accounting

Manage cash flow forecasting, capital expenditure reporting, and working capital improvement strategies

Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners

Lead and mentor a high-performing accounting team, fostering continuous improvement culture

Support digital transformation initiatives including system automation, ERP enhancements, and data integrity initiatives

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA highly preferred

7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing

Strong understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing financial processes

Experience working with government contracts or defense industry compliance is a strong plus

ERP system expertise required; ability to optimize system utilization for reporting and controls

Exceptional attention to detail and proven analytical, communication, and leadership skills

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive compensation package with annual performance-based bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and holidays

Life and disability insurance provided

Professional development and tuition/certification assistance

Stability and growth opportunities in a leading aerospace manufacturing environment

Flexible work schedule and support for work-life balance

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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).