Controller

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Los Angeles, CA
In-Office
150K-185K Annually
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
The Controller will oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance, leading budgeting processes, improving accounting systems, and mentoring the accounting team in a multi-unit culinary organization.
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About the Opportunity
Join a rapidly expanding, lifestyle-driven culinary organization delivering elevated, clean food experiences across multiple locations. We’re looking for a dynamic Controller to lead our clients accounting function, strengthen financial processes, and ensure the highest integrity of reporting as we scale. This is a high-visibility role that partners closely with executive leadership to support strategic growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Reporting
Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
Manage general ledger integrity, account reconciliations, and financial controls
Lead financial statement preparation in compliance with GAAP
Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with rapid multi-unit growth
Budgeting & Forecasting
Partner with FP&A and Operations to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Provide insights on key cost drivers, margin optimization, and revenue performance
Monitor capex spend and support ROI analytics for new locations and initiatives
Cash Flow & Treasury
Manage cash flow planning, banking operations, and vendor payments
Oversee AP/AR functions and optimize working capital processes
Audit, Tax & Compliance
Coordinate all external audits and tax filings with third-party partners
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations
Support inventory management, POS integrations, and cost accounting processes
Systems & Process Improvements
Support ongoing digital transformation across accounting and restaurant systems
Enhance efficiency through new technology tools, automation, and best practices
Leadership & Collaboration
Provide mentorship to accounting team members and support future staff expansion
Cultivate strong cross-functional relationships with Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and IT

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
CPA or MBA highly preferred
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in multi-unit retail, hospitality, or restaurant environments
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks (SOX familiarity a plus)
Hands-on experience with ERP and point-of-sale systems; NetSuite preferred
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with shifting priorities
Exceptional communication and leadership skills

Benefits
Competitive salary + annual performance bonus
Equity opportunities in a rapidly growing organization
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
Generous paid time off + paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Free or discounted meals and product perks
Wellness reimbursements and lifestyle benefits
Opportunities for career advancement as the company expands

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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).

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