--- title: 'Controller at GHJ' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/controller-ghj-los-angeles-g1hg9qys7tca' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-29' --- # Controller at GHJ - **Company:** GHJ - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA - **Compensation:** $180k–$200k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-20 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ghj/db950827-b6ce-4189-b86e-fe4898aa5429 ## 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 daily accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting. - Lead the transition from quarterly to monthly close, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements. - Manage construction job costing, WIP reporting, cost-to-complete estimates, and percentage-of-completion accounting. - Analyze project profitability, labor costs, and margins to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. - Develop and maintain fully burdened labor rates for engineering, shop, and field operations. - Evaluate overhead coverage and provide financial insights to support project bidding, pricing, and operational decisions. - Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, reconciliations, and internal controls. - Partner with project managers and estimators to improve cost tracking and project financial performance. - Support the implementation of new accounting software and improvements to financial reporting processes. - Supervise and develop the Accounting Manager while supporting organizational change and process improvements. - Collaborate with the Fractional CFO on financial analysis, reporting, and ESOP-related accounting. ## Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. - 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting and accounting operations leadership. - Construction accounting experience required, preferably in commercial construction or specialty contracting. - Strong expertise in job costing, WIP reporting, and project profitability analysis. - Hands-on experience with inventory accounting, labor burden rates, and overhead allocation. - Strong knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition, and financial close processes. - Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems. - Experience implementing new accounting systems, improving processes, or leading operational changes. - Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to explain financial information to nonfinancial stakeholders. - CPA preferred; experience in fire protection, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, or electrical contracting is a plus. Why Join? - Employee-Owned Company: Join an established, ESOP-owned business with a strong presence in the specialty construction industry. - Meaningful Business Impact: Help leadership understand project profitability, labor costs, and where operational improvements can drive stronger margins. - Financially Established Organization: Join a profitable business with a substantial project backlog and continued opportunities for growth. - Opportunity to Modernize: Lead improvements to financial reporting, accounting systems, job costing, and operational processes. - Collaborative Leadership: Work directly with an experienced Fractional CFO and partner with operations to support better financial decision-making. - Broad Ownership: Take on a leadership role that combines hands-on accounting, team development, systems implementation, and strategic financial analysis. ## #GHJSS #LI-MC1 ## 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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