--- title: 'Controller at GHJ' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/controller-ghj-denton-kerp2ycqbjf8' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-29' --- # Controller at GHJ - **Company:** GHJ - **Location:** Denton, TX - **Compensation:** $125k–$150k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-20 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ghj/d9477bee-1f4a-4488-a381-d57c20d27097 ## 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 general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close. - Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across multiple entities. - Manage intercompany accounting, related-party transactions, and balance sheet reconciliations. - Oversee commercial real estate accounting, including tenant activity, CAM reconciliations, property taxes, and capital expenditures. - Manage AP, AR, payroll, and operating company accounting activities. - Monitor cash flow, banking activity, debt obligations, and liquidity requirements. - Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in partnership with the CFO. - Coordinate audit, tax, lender, and ownership reporting requirements. - Supervise accounting staff while remaining actively involved in day-to-day accounting. - Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies. ## Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred. - 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities. - Commercial real estate accounting experience required or strongly preferred. - Strong experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting. - Knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and month-end close processes. - Hands-on payroll, cash management, and treasury experience. - Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel; Yardi or similar real estate accounting software preferred. - Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with team leadership. Why Join? - Opportunity to oversee accounting across a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate and operating businesses. - High-visibility role working directly with the CFO. - Broad responsibility across accounting, financial reporting, payroll, treasury, and financial planning. - Opportunity to strengthen processes, develop the accounting team, and contribute to business decisions. - Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. ## #GHJSS #LI-KG1 ## 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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