The Accountant supports enterprise financial planning, forecasting, and reporting activities while contributing to broader strategic and operational finance initiatives. This role collaborates closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to assist in the development of financial plans, reporting packages, and analytical insights that support business decision-making and organizational performance.
Key Responsibilities- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning and reporting processes
- Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial results, forecasts, and variance reporting
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of long-range financial planning models
- Coordinate with operational and corporate teams to gather, validate, and consolidate financial data
- Prepare reporting packages, dashboards, and presentation materials for management review
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities, including timeline coordination and template administration
- Support ongoing enhancements to financial reporting and planning tools and processes
- Participate in the review and analysis of operational and financial performance metrics
- Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, business modeling, and special projects as assigned
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data consistency, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- Professional certifications or advanced degrees considered a plus
- Several years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or financial analysis
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, or financial reporting functions preferred
- Exposure to manufacturing or operational finance environments considered beneficial
- Understanding of financial reporting principles and internal control concepts preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to interpret financial information and communicate insights effectively
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with financial planning, ERP, or reporting systems preferred
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and process improvement
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic business environment
This role operates primarily in a professional office setting and involves regular interaction with internal stakeholders. Responsibilities may include extended periods of computer-based work and occasional movement within office or operational environments. Compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards is expected.
Travel RequirementsLimited occasional travel may be required based on business needs.
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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).
