The Controller will manage financial operations, oversee accounting functions, ensure compliance with GAAP, and lead financial reporting and analysis.
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.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of our organization in Commerce, CA. This fully onsite role will oversee all accounting functions, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, manage banking and insurance relationships, and support executive leadership with financial insights. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, multi-entity accounting experience, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Close
- Oversee and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reports
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP
- Lead financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting processes
- Present financial results and insights to executive leadership
- Multi-Entity Accounting
- Manage accounting operations across multiple entities, ensuring proper intercompany transactions and consolidations
- Oversee general ledger integrity and chart of accounts structure
- Ensure accurate entity-level and consolidated reporting
- Banking & Cash Management
- Manage and maintain banking relationships
- Oversee cash flow management, forecasting, and treasury functions
- Negotiate banking services, credit facilities, and related agreements
- Monitor covenant compliance where applicable
- Insurance & Risk Management
- Manage annual insurance renewals including general liability, workers’ compensation, property, and other corporate policies
- Serve as primary liaison with brokers and carriers
- Evaluate coverage levels and recommend risk mitigation strategies
- Payroll & Compliance
- Oversee payroll processing and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Ensure timely and accurate payroll tax filings and reporting
- Maintain internal controls related to payroll and benefits
- Leadership & Operations
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff
- Develop and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors
- Drive process improvements and system enhancements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with leadership responsibility
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Proven experience with multi-entity accounting and consolidations
- Experience managing banking relationships and treasury functions
- Experience overseeing insurance renewals and risk management
- Strong payroll oversight experience
- CPA preferred
- Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
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Top Skills
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GHJ Los Angeles, California, USA Office
700 S. Flower St., Suite 3300, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90017
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