Assistant Controller

GHJ Search and Staffing; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personal injury law firm in Newport Beach is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to oversee trust transactions and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting within the legal space and will work closely with the Controller and CFO to enhance processes and mentor team members.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and bonus

401(k) plan

Great in-office culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience; legal or professional services background preferred.
• 2+ years in a supervisory role required.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Key ownership of trust accounting and financial reporting.
• Oversee client trust transactions and disbursements.
• Opportunity to mentor staff and improve processes.

Skills

Trust accounting practices

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA (active/inactive)

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Advanced Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

GHJ Search and Staffing is working closely with a leading personal injury law firm headquartered in Newport Beach. The team is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller with a strong accounting background—preferably with experience in trust accounting and the legal or professional services space—to join their growing team and oversee client trust transactions, disbursements, and reporting functions.

Here’s a quick snapshot of what the role offers:

• Key ownership of trust accounting and financial reporting

• High visibility working closely with the Controller and CFO

• Opportunity to mentor staff and help improve processes

• Competitive comp + bonus, 401(k), and great in-office culture

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 10+ years of accounting experience; legal or professional services background preferred

• CPA (active/inactive) strongly preferred

• 2+ years in a supervisory role

• Strong knowledge of trust accounting practices

• Skilled in QuickBooks, NetSuite, and advanced Excel

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Company Description

GHJ Search and Staffing (formerly Creative Financial Staffing - CFS Los Angeles) is the recruiting arm of GHJ, a 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.

Company Description

GHJ Search and Staffing (formerly Creative Financial Staffing - CFS Los Angeles) is the recruiting arm of GHJ, a 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.