Senior Accounting Manager / Controller

GHJ • Studio City, CA

1d • $135,000 - $160,000

About The Position

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. A growing advisory firm is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager / Controller to oversee client accounting operations and support CFO-level and tax-related engagements. This role manages the monthly close across multiple clients, supervises bookkeeping workflows, and ensures accurate, timely financial reporting.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of accounting experience, ideally in multi-client or outsourced environments.
• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online .
• Experience supervising staff or offshore teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA-track.
• Experience in a CPA firm or supporting tax preparation.
• Exposure to construction and/or SaaS industries.
• Experience working alongside a fractional CFO.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage month-end close across multiple clients, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.
• Review and supervise bookkeeping staff, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely deliverables.
• Oversee AP/AR, payroll coordination, and cash flow tracking.
• Prepare financial reporting packages, KPI dashboards, and budget vs. actual analyses.
• Maintain tax-ready financials and support tax preparation and compliance processes.
• Partner with leadership on process improvements, systems, and scalable workflows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed