--- title: 'Accounting Manager at GHJ' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/accounting-manager-ghj-valencia-cka99p1v6kkj' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-29' --- # Accounting Manager at GHJ - **Company:** GHJ - **Location:** Valencia, CA - **Employment:** temporary - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-21 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ghj/1463f11c-06b5-4fa9-87a9-c1ae8da504ee ## Job description 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. ## Key Responsibilities - Oversee full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, invoicing, collections, and general ledger activities. - Lead month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations. - Manage manufacturing accounting, including inventory, work-in-process (WIP), and related reconciliations. - Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and KPI dashboards. - Develop and maintain a 13-week cash flow forecast to support financial planning. - Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. - Utilize NetSuite for accounting operations, financial reporting, and analysis. - Strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and operational efficiencies. - Supervise two direct reports and coordinate with offshore accounting resources. - Partner with leadership and external accounting professionals on financial matters and special projects. ## Qualifications - Strong hands-on, full-cycle accounting experience, including financial reporting and month-end close. - Manufacturing accounting experience required. - Strong knowledge of inventory and WIP accounting. - NetSuite experience required. - Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial analysis and reconciliations. - Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. - Previous experience supervising accounting staff or coordinating offshore accounting teams preferred. - Ability to manage both transactional accounting and higher-level financial reporting responsibilities. - Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. - Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a smaller-company environment. Why Join? - Opportunity to take ownership of a broad accounting function with direct exposure to company leadership. - Hands-on role combining accounting operations, manufacturing, financial reporting, and strategic analysis. - Opportunity to lead a team and implement meaningful process improvements. - Work in a collaborative environment where initiative and versatility are valued. - Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term employment. ## #GHJSS #LI-LM1 ## About GHJ ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: GHJ is a national advisory, accounting, and tax firm that partners with clients in niche industries to help them grow and achieve their strategic goals. - **Entity Type**: Private (partnership structure; no public funding rounds disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States - **Founded**: 1953 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Accounting, tax, and advisory services - **Target customers**: B2B – primarily enterprises and nonprofits in the entertainment & media, food & beverage, advertising, and nonprofit sectors - **Mission or purpose statement**: GHJ helps its people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, create a better future, and #BeMore every day. ## Products & Services - **Tax Services**: Compliance, planning, and strategy for businesses and individuals. - **Audit & Assurance**: Financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations. - **Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS)**: Outsourced accounting, CFO advisory, and interim staffing. - **Transaction Advisory Services (TAS)**: M&A due diligence, valuation, and private equity support. - **Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support**: Investigative services, expert witness testimony, and dispute resolution. - **Management Consulting**: Strategic planning, operational improvement, and technology advisory. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private firm) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated between $25M and $50M (source: LinkedIn company page) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Affiliated with HLB International, a global network of advisory and accounting firms with resources in over 150 countries. - **Growth Signals**: 19.5% headcount growth year-over-year (230+ employees); recognized as 7th Fastest-Growing Firm; offices in Los Angeles, San Jose, Denver, Orange County, and Buffalo; expanding dispersed workforce. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep industry specialization**: Focus on entertainment, food & beverage, media & advertising, and nonprofits – niches where GHJ builds deep expertise and long-term client relationships. - **DEIA commitment**: Awarded “DEI-Focused Firm of the Year” and “Employee Experience of the Year” – diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are core to operations. - **Hybrid-first culture**: “Anytime/anywhere” work model with flexible arrangements, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and dedicated Wellness Weeks. - **Client proximity**: Offices in key US markets plus a dispersed workforce model that allows meeting clients where they are. - **Global reach via HLB**: Seamless access to international resources without losing local focus. ## Strategic Focus - **Invest in people and technology**: Deepen expertise, fuel sustainable growth, and deliver innovative solutions. - **Expand advisory services**: Growing Transaction Advisory Services and CAAS to meet demand from private equity and mid-market clients. - **Strengthen DEIA and community impact**: Through GHJ Foundation, employee grant committees, and matching donations; continue to champion an inclusive workplace. - **Talent retention and development**: Emphasis on mentorship, continuous learning, leadership development, and committee involvement to grow great people. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “#BeMore” philosophy encourages employees to be their best selves – not just work more. Emphasis on work-life balance, community engagement, and authenticity. - **Hybrid/Remote Policy**: Hybrid work environment is the norm; flexible arrangements for most roles. Dedicated Wellness Weeks (summer and winter) and unlimited PTO for exempt staff. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, professional development, and matching charitable donations. - **DEIA**: Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility with internal cohorts and firmwide initiatives. - **Growth Opportunities**: Mentoring program, ongoing training, committee involvement (e.g., recruiting, industry teams, DEIA cohorts), and clear career paths. - **Awards**: Consistently named a “Best Firm to Work For,” “Top 100 Firm,” and recognized for innovation and employee experience. ## Sources 1. [ghjadvisors.com/careers](https://www.ghjadvisors.com/careers) 2. [ghjadvisors.com/about-us](https://www.ghjadvisors.com/about-us) 3. [linkedin.com/company/ghjadvisors](https://linkedin.com/company/ghjadvisors) 4. [jobs.lever.co/ghj](https://jobs.lever.co/ghj) 5. 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