Top Assistant Controller Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Lead and optimize global accounting operations and the month/quarter/year-end close. Manage GL and AP teams, strengthen SOX/internal controls and SEC/US GAAP compliance, oversee audits, drive automation and AI initiatives, mentor staff, partner cross-functionally, and prepare to transition into the VP, Corporate Controller role within 18 months.

Manage day-to-day financial reporting, general ledger accuracy, month-end close, and client reporting for nonprofit clients. Coordinate project tasks, review balance sheets and account classifications, prepare reporting packages and work papers, and assist in managing accountants and developing best practices.

The Payroll Manager will handle payroll operations, financial reporting, general ledger activities, budget preparation, and ensure compliance with accounting standards while collaborating with different teams.

Lead and improve accounting operations including high-volume journal entry review, payment approvals, bank reconciliations, and month-end close. Mentor junior staff, strengthen internal controls, support financial reporting, and drive process automation and workflow optimization across multi-entity nonprofit housing operations.

Lead and supervise a team of accountants to prepare accurate, timely property financial statements for multiple clients. Manage reconciliations, rent roll reviews, budgeting, client and auditor communications, staffing, performance reviews, and audit responses while coordinating with Controller/CFO and operations to implement policies and improvements.

The VP, Assistant Controller oversees accounting processes, optimizes financial operations, develops talent, ensures compliance with regulations, and leads internal audits.

Supports corporate accounting and financial operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, billing, financial reporting, audits, tax, treasury, GAAP compliance, and internal controls. Partners across Finance, Sales, and Revenue Operations to improve order-to-cash processes and systems. Supports ERP enhancements, accounting policy implementation, process automation, M&A integrations, financial carve-outs, KPI development, and accounting team mentoring.

Assist the Controller managing accounting functions including accounts payable, pledge and donated securities accounting, payroll backup, month-end close, GAAP financial statements and disclosures, pension and tax audit support, regulatory filings, endowment tracking, balance sheet analysis, and process automation initiatives.

Lead month-end, quarter, and year-end close; prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements; support budgeting, forecasting, audits, tax and compliance; improve controls and processes; mentor junior accountants and back up key accounting functions.

The Assistant Controller oversees accounting operations, ensures compliance, drives improvements, and leads teams to strengthen financial performance.

Support month-end and year-end close, review reconciliations and journal entries, assist financial statement preparation, maintain internal controls, support audits and regulatory reporting, analyze financial data, and lead process improvement projects.

Lead global accounting operations including monthly/annual close, consolidation, and financial reporting. Drive technical accounting, audits, and ASC 606 compliance. Support ERP implementation, automate processes, document controls, and lead a small accounting team while partnering with Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Operations.

Lead and support full‑accrual month‑end close, journal entries, reconciliations, A/P, A/R, payroll, and financial reporting. Clean up general ledger activity, assist with cash flow, disclosures, budgeting and annual planning. Communicate with clients and auditors, improve processes and internal controls, help implement accounting systems, and supervise staff as needed.

Provide outsourced assistant controller services for family office/business management clients: supervise accounting teams, prepare and analyze financial statements, advise on accounting best practices, manage multiple client engagements, and implement financial and operational controls while maintaining client relationships.

Support the Controller by owning month-end close tasks, reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting processes (revenue, leases, fixed assets). Manage AP/AR, cash disbursements, and 1–2 direct reports. Enhance processes, coordinate cross-functional close dependencies, support audits/tax, and maintain organized supporting documentation to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

Lead month-end close, manage general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Oversee audits and internal controls, drive system implementations, process improvements, and acquisition integrations. Partner cross-functionally, leverage technology to improve accounting efficiency, and provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decisions.

The Assistant Controller manages US financial reporting, overseeing month-end close, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and leading an accounting team while collaborating cross-functionally.

Lead global month-end close, technical accounting (ASC 606/842, stock comp, business combinations), international consolidation, audits, and process automation. Manage and develop accounting staff, partner with FP&A, oversee equity accounting and payroll tie-outs, support M&A and treasury activities, and drive systems and controls improvements for a growing international SaaS company.

Lead the U.S. general ledger team and own monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidated financial statements. Manage consolidation, intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, SOX compliance, auditor relationships, and SAP-driven process improvements. Collaborate with Technical Accounting, SEC Reporting, FP&A, Tax, and IT to ensure accurate financial reporting and scalable accounting operations.

The Assistant Controller will mentor staff, ensure compliance with US GAAP, manage multi-location accounting, and perform financial analyses for a growing restaurant brand.

Lead client engagements for VC/PE fund clients, manage workflow and junior staff, maintain general ledgers (Xero), reconcile investments and bank activity, drive month-end close, prepare/review quarterly financials, coordinate audits and tax work, use FundPanel for investor communications, and coach junior team members while proactively developing technical skills.

Lead technical accounting, financial reporting, and accounting operations globally. Own U.S. GAAP research, policy, and audit-ready documentation; manage close, payroll, O2C, reconciliations, and multi-currency consolidation; strengthen controls and SOX readiness; build and coach a high-performing accounting team; drive process standardization, automation, and practical AI adoption; partner with Finance, Legal, Tax, auditors, and executive leadership on complex accounting matters.

The Assistant Controller will oversee financial reporting, maintain internal controls, and automate accounting processes while partnering with the finance team and external auditors.

Support the Regional Controller by preparing, reviewing, and distributing hotel financial statements; reconcile balance sheets; manage audits; produce cash forecasts and tax filings; review AP/payroll and bank/credit card activity; lead process improvements across accounting systems and assist with property transitions.

Support the Business Unit Controller in accounting and FP&A: prepare monthly management reporting, budgets, forecasts, cash flow, SOX compliance and audits, analyze P&L and balance sheet drivers, manage transactional flows (O2C, P2P, MTO), and lead process improvements and staff development.