GHJ Search and Staffing · 14 hours ago
Controller
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $185K/yr
7+ years expGHJ Search and Staffing is the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. They are seeking an in-house Controller to build and lead the company’s accounting function, working closely with the leadership team to prepare for growth and establish accounting operations from the ground up.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead all day-to-day accounting operations, including AR/AP, reconciliations, and period-end close
Design and implement scalable accounting systems and processes as the organization grows
Partner closely with operations to ensure timely vendor payments, accurate P&Ls for each location, and clear communication across departments
Support quarterly reviews and coordinate with external accounting partners
Prepare financial reports and analysis in collaboration with finance leadership
Ensure GAAP compliance and maintain strong internal controls
Lead annual independent audit processes and tax provision preparation, ensuring accurate and compliant reporting across all direct and indirect tax areas
Qualification
Required
CPA with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
7–10 years of experience, including public accounting from a well-known firm
Proven background in multi-unit industries —ideally restaurant, retail, or healthcare
Strong operational accounting skills and comfort working hands-on in a high-growth, fast-moving business
Entrepreneurial mindset and the confidence to build systems, not just maintain them
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO and holidays.
Company
GHJ Search and Staffing
GHJ Search and Staffing is the recruiting arm of GHJ, a national accounting and advisory firm.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase