Controller

ghj· Controller
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📍 Los Angeles, CARegular Full time💰 USD 200K–250K

About this role

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.

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Controller to join its executive finance team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this leader will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for a complex, multi-entity organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic and hands-on finance leader who enjoys improving processes, developing teams, and partnering with executive leadership to support organizational growth.

Responsibilities

    • Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, monthly close, and financial reporting.

    • Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.

    • Oversee annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, long-range financial planning, and variance analysis.

    • Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making.

    • Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.

    • Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and oversee annual financial statement audits, Single Audit activities, and tax filings.

    • Ensure compliance with federal, state, grant, and regulatory requirements.

    • Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and financial systems optimization.

Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, active CPA.

    • 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including a combination of public accounting and industry experience preferred.

    • Prior Controller or Assistant Controller leadership experience within a complex organization.

    • Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, and technical accounting.

    • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

    • Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred, including familiarity with grant-funded organizations and Single Audits.

    • Experience leading and developing accounting teams.

    • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with enterprise ERP systems.

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Preferred Experience

    • Experience within a large nonprofit, healthcare, education, research, government-funded, or similarly complex organization.

    • Experience with Oracle, Workday, or comparable ERP platforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Controller role at ghj?
The listed salary for this Controller position at ghj is USD 200K–250K. This is an Regular Full time role.
Where is the Controller position at ghj located?
This Controller role at ghj is based in Los Angeles, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Controller role at ghj full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Regular Full time position. It is posted as a Controller role in the Controller department at ghj.
Which team or department does the Controller at ghj belong to?
This Controller position is part of the Controller department at ghj. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Controller job at ghj posted?
This Controller position at ghj was posted on Aug 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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