Controller

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Leave programs (vacation, sick, and F&

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, a well-established nonprofit-focused employer in Los Angeles, seeks an experienced Interim Controller to lead accounting operations and ensure GAAP-compliant reporting. You will manage a seasoned team, oversee grants, audits, and internal controls, and partner with leadership on budgeting and forecasting.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in accounting with nonprofit expertise, CPA/MBA preferred, and familiarity with NetSuite, Concur, and Paylocity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years progressive accounting and finance experience with Controller-level leadership
• Nonprofit accounting experience including grants/contracts
• Experience owning month-end close and financial reporting process
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, audit preparation, budgeting and GL accounting
• Experience leading and developing an accounting team
• Hands-on, solutions-oriented approach with ability to jump in quickly
• Bachelor's degree required; CPA and/or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Oversee general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and day-to-day accounting operations
• Manage and provide direction to the accounting and finance team
• Oversee grant accounting, reporting, and compliance for government, corporate, and foundation funding
• Coordinate financial audits and support program-related audits
• Maintain strong internal controls and improve accounting processes and procedures
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with GAAP
• Support financial systems and process improvements as needed

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Audit preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA

MBA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Concur

Paylocity

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

A well-established nonprofit organization in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to provide hands‑on leadership and oversight of its accounting and finance operations.

This is a great opportunity for a seasoned nonprofit accounting professional who can step in quickly, lead an established team, and keep key accounting, reporting, and audit initiatives moving forward.

What You'll Do

• Lead month-end close and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Oversee general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and day-to-day accounting operations
• Manage and provide direction to the accounting and finance team
• Oversee grant accounting, reporting, and compliance for government, corporate, and foundation funding
• Coordinate financial audits and support program-related audits
• Maintain strong internal controls and improve accounting processes and procedures
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with GAAP
• Support financial systems and process improvements as needed

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience with Controller-level leadership experience
• Strong nonprofit accounting experience, including grants/contracts
• Proven experience owning the month-end close and financial reporting process
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, audit preparation, budgeting, and general ledger accounting
• Experience leading and developing an accounting team
• Hands-on, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to jump in quickly
• Bachelor's degree required; CPA and/or MBA preferred
• NetSuite, Concur, and Paylocity experience is a plus

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill.

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