Assistant Financial Controller

Kaufman Search Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business management firm in Los Angeles seeks an Assistant Controller to join their accounting team. This role involves direct participation in all accounting functions, financial reporting, and key compliance projects. The candidate should possess over 7 years of accounting experience, strong communication, and leadership abilities, while a CPA designation is highly desirable.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

Outstanding compensation package including benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years with increasing accounting responsibility.
• Experience in service and business management industries is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all financial activities of the company.
• Preparation of all financial reports and timely reporting to partners.
• Manage billing, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA

Job description

Our client, a well-established business management firm serving high-net-worth clients in the entertainment industry, has engaged us to identify an Assistant Controller to join their accounting team. This individual will assist in all accounting matters and will play a key role in the continued development of the accounting organization. This position is based in their Los Angeles office and reports directly to the Controller and firm leadership.

For more than 30 years this firm has provided comprehensive financial and advisory services, including accounting, tax and wealth preservation strategies. They foster a culture of professionals who are committed to super serving their clients and their trusted advisors. The firm seeks to provide the highest level of accounting and business management services. They create a financial foundation and path to sustain growth and stability which allows their clients to focus on their fullest professional and personal goals.

Aside from a great work-life balance, they have created an amazing company culture. This position will be given an outstanding compensation package which includes a bonus, benefits which the company generously provides and excellent perks.

This role requires a highly organized individual who possesses strong initiative and has the ability to complete multiple projects in a deadline driven environment. This individual must be able to communicate effectively and understand the need to work in an integrated manner in furtherance of goals, objectives, and knowledge.

The following information will provide more insight. After reviewing the details below our hope is that you may know someone who would be interested in this highly visible role. Feel free to distribute this document to others.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Adam Kaufman at 818.216.7684 or [e-mail].

Job Essential, Responsibilities, Duties:

The position will be involved in all aspects of the accounting systems for three corporate entities (one operating and two owner entities with minimal activity); and reporting financial information to the partners/owners. Specific responsibilities are as follows:

• Directly involved in all financial activities of the company
• Assisting to provide the partners/owners the information and analysis that they need in order to run the business to make it even more successful and profitable
• Timely preparation of all financial reports including monthly reporting to partners/owners
• Direct involvement of all billing, accounts payable and receivable; and general ledger
• Direct involvement with and management of the company’s Axcess management system for time reporting and client profitability reporting
• Direct involvement in federal, state and local filings and compliance including business tax, use tax, property taxes and 1099s.
• Direct involvement in key projects
• Assisting with the administration of all insurance policies and coordination with payroll and other service providers
• Budgeting and analysis
• Maintain strong working relationships with outside auditors and tax accountants and participate in the annual regulatory and tax engagements

Education & Skills:

• 7+ years with increasing accounting responsibility
• Experience in the service industry and business management industry is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills and leadership abilities

About Kaufman Search: For more than 30 years we have been specializing in the placement of Accounting, Finance, Tax and Human Resources professionals in Southern California. Our expertise, contacts, and reputation combine to help companies identify, attract, and acquire the most talented professionals. Thank you. For more details please visit https://kaufmansearch.com/ . Thank you.