GHJ
Director of Finance
Los Angeles, CA · Director · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingLeadershipProblem SolvingFinancial ReportingInternal AuditAccounts Payable
About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the principal financial advisor and strategic partner to the COO and executive leadership team.
- Leads organizational budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning to support mission and growth.
- Develops and maintains financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure fiscal integrity and compliance.
- Cross-Departmental & Organizational Support
- Works collaboratively with program and operations teams to support contract budgeting, financial reporting, and fiscal compliance.
- Builds financial literacy and capacity among department leaders through guidance and consultation.
- Supports fund development efforts by providing financial data, projections, and grant budget support as needed.
- Represents the organization in financial or administrative matters with external partners, funders, and vendors.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in nonprofit financial management, including budgeting and audits.
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards and fiscal compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to analyze financial data and communicate complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Prepares financial reports for funders, government agencies, and other stakeholders as required.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field required; master's degree or CPA a plus.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in a dynamic environment.
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Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field required
- master's degree or CPA a plus.
- Experience in government funding, compliance, and fiscal oversight in a public-funding environment is preferred.
Compensation
- Oversees the development and monitoring of the annual organizational budget, working collaboratively with department leaders.
- Manages the annual audit process and serves as the primary liaison to external auditors.
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