Full-Time
Vice President of Finance
GHJ
1,001-5,000 employees
Accounting and advisory for nonprofit sectors
Compensation Overview
$189k - $215k/yr
Downey, CA, USA
Hybrid
Onsite for first 4 months, then hybrid.
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- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred
- 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including executive-level roles
- Experience in multi-unit or retail environments strongly preferred
- Strong expertise in financial reporting, internal controls, and strategic planning
- Experience working with international or parent-company stakeholders is a plus
- Excellent leadership, communication, and executive presence
- Lead all financial functions including accounting, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and treasury
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on financial performance, risk, and growth initiatives
- Oversee financial reporting, internal controls, and audit processes to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Present financial results and insights to executive leadership and parent company stakeholders
- Partner cross-functionally to evaluate investments and drive ROI across the business
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
- Build and lead a high-performing finance team
- Act as the primary finance liaison with parent company leadership
- MBA and/or CPA preferred
- Experience in multi-unit or retail environments strongly preferred
- Experience working with international or parent-company stakeholders is a plus
GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm focused on nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media, and health and wellness companies. It provides audit, tax, and advisory services with a client-first approach, building long-term relationships and offering personalized support to help clients grow. Through its affiliation with HLB International, GHJ connects with top firms in major cities worldwide, giving clients access to professionals in over 158 countries and more than 775 offices. GHJ differentiates itself through industry specialization, a strong employer reputation, and a sizable local team (15 partners and 160+ staff serving 3,000+ clients), backed by memberships in professional bodies like the AICPA and CalNonprofit. Its goal is to help clients and its people be more by building thriving businesses and a better future.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
1953
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- GHJ maximizes nonprofit tax credits and estate planning strategies.
- GHJ's national footprint spans 30 states with hubs in Utah, Colorado, New York.
- GHJ ranked top-20 LA accounting firm serving 3,000 clients.
What critics are saying
- Deloitte poaches GHJ's 160 staff in 2026 talent shortage within 6-12 months.
- EisnerAmper steals GHJ's nonprofit clients with lower fees in 12-18 months.
- HLB dissolution loses GHJ 20% international revenue to BDO in 18-24 months.
What makes GHJ unique
- GHJ specializes in nonprofit, food beverage, entertainment, and health sectors.
- GHJ leverages HLB International for global tax resources in 158 countries.
- GHJ offers tailored advisory for revenue growth across company lifecycles.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - GHJ, an award-winning national advisory, accounting and tax firm, has once again earned a spot on Accounting Today's 2025 Top 100 Firms list, which reinforces its reputation as a leader in the accounting industry.