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Ghj

Controller

Ghj·about 2 months ago

Full-time🎯 Lead / Principal💰 $135,000 – $160,000🇺🇸 Los Angeles, USA📅 Jul 22, 2026
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 mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and finance operations. This is an outstanding opportunity for a collaborative finance leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving processes, and using financial insights to support an organization's long-term impact.

Overview

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will oversee all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and day-to-day finance operations. This role partners closely with executive leadership, supports board reporting, and helps strengthen the organization's financial infrastructure while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and grants administration
  • Oversee financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis
  • Direct the annual audit process and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and strong internal controls
  • Support organizational budgeting and provide financial guidance to senior leadership
  • Manage banking relationships and oversee treasury activities
  • Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen financial operations
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting team

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
  • CPA preferred
  • 6+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience with at least 4 years in a leadership role
  • Nonprofit accounting experience preferred, including grants and contract management
  • Experience leading audits, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls
  • Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills

Why Join?

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact while leading the financial operations of a mission-driven organization
  • Collaborative leadership team with opportunities to influence organizational strategy
  • Comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, retirement plan with employer match, professional development opportunities, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus
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Market context

Measured from remote postings we have tracked ourselves — not self-reported survey data.

What Lead / Principal Finance roles in Americas pay

25th
$118k
Median
$145k
75th
$175k

Based on 1,435 comparable postings with disclosed salaries, last 12 months.

How Ghj is hiring

Last 90 days
33 roles
Total tracked
114
Hiring across
8 job families

Tracked since August 2020.

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