Controller & Finance Transformation Leader

GHJ Search and Staffing; California; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

GHJ Search and Staffing is recruiting for a Controller / Director of Finance to own daily accounting operations and scale the finance function for growth. You will lead a team of 8–9 accountants, drive automation, and modernize controls.

The role reports to the Managing Partner and emphasizes strategic partnership with senior leadership to align financial and operational priorities as the firm expands.

Qualifications

• Significant progressive accounting and finance experience with leadership responsibility.
• Professional services industry experience required.
• Strong operational accounting and month-end close expertise.
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams.
• Proven success improving processes, controls and workflows.
• Experience with automation and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Own and continuously improve the month-end close process.
• Provide leadership and development to the accounting team.
• Strengthen processes, controls and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for automation and improved reporting.
• Partner with senior leadership on financial priorities and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Operational accounting

Automation

ERP experience

Communication

Education

CPA credential preferred

Tools

ProLaw

Aderant

ERP systems

Job description

GHJ Search and Staffing is recruiting for a Controller / Director of Finance to own daily accounting operations and scale the finance function for growth. You will lead a team of 8–9 accountants, drive automation, and modernize controls.

The role reports to the Managing Partner and emphasizes strategic partnership with senior leadership to align financial and operational priorities as the firm expands.