Controller

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.

We are seeking a Controller to join a reputable professional services company with our client in Bakersfield. As the Controller, you will play a vital role in overseeing and managing the accounting and financial operations of the company including general accounting, reporting, property accounting, internal controls, budgetary controls, and more.

• Manage and coordinate month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements
• Maintain the firm’s chart of accounts and ensure all financial records are kept in accordance with GAAP

• Support tax planning and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax filings

• Lead the development of the firm’s annual budget and manage monthly analyses, identifying variances and providing explanations
• Oversee cost accounting procedures and the preparation of statistical and regular reports to monitor financial performance.

• Supervise the firm’s 401k program, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing annual audits, and facilitating quarterly committee meetings.

• Conduct analyses of economic, business, and financial trends to evaluate their impact on the firm’s policies and operations.
• Contribute to the firm’s strategic planning efforts
• Oversee software upgrades and assess the firm’s financial and accounting system needs.

• Perform additional duties as required, supporting the firm’s overall operations and objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

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Salary : $120,000 - $140,000