Assistant Controller
Lambda
Interim Controller
GHJ
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Oversee all financial functions, including GAAP financial reporting, month-end/year-end closings, audit preparation, tax filings (e.g., 990s), and external reporting.
- Manage accounts payable/receivable, payroll, general ledger, fund management, and investment accounting. Act as liaison to insurance companies and investment consultants.
- Partner with the VP of Administration and Finance to support treasury activities, including cash management and investment reporting.
- Prepare materials for Board Committees (Audit, Finance, Investment).
- Oversee departmental and institutional budgets.
- Serve as fiduciary and voting member of the University’s Retirement Plans Committee.
Requirements
- BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
- 5–10 years of progressive experience in financial management, reporting, and fund accounting. Controller-level experience highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, non-profit accounting, financial systems, and reporting tools. Experience with Colleague/Prophix and ADP a plus.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with diverse teams across multiple departments.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
GAAPfinancial reportingmonth-end closingyear-end closingaudit preparationtax filingsaccounts payableaccounts receivablefund managementinvestment accounting
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationanalytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skills
