Interim FP&A Manager at GHJ (Los Angeles, CA)

GHJ· Los Angeles, CA·1d ago

Role details

Work type

Hybrid

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.

Responsibilities

Manage budgeting and forecasting processes
Develop and maintain financial models
Analyze financial performance and trends
Prepare executive-level reporting and presentations
Support strategic planning and scenario analysis
Partner with department leaders on budgeting initiatives
Improve financial reporting and planning processes

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
6+ years of FP&A experience
Strong analytical and modeling skills
Advanced Excel proficiency
Experience with ERP and planning systems
Ability to quickly adapt and drive results

Why work at GHJ

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.

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.

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