Financial Controller - Professional Services - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California Permanent $250,000 - $275,000 per year View Job Description
Fast growing consulting firm seeks Financial Controller to spearhead their finance function.
  • Rapidly growing, highly profitable, financially stable employer.
  • 1 day/ week REMOTE permitted

About Our Client

Our client is a prominent Los Angeles professional services firm with a strong reputation for delivering high quality services. The firm maintains a culture of integrity, partnership, and continuous improvement. As the company grows, it's seeking a technically strong accounting leader who can enhance financial processes, ensure compliance, and provide robust insights to support the Director of Finance and broader leadership team.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller will oversee all core accounting functions and serve as a key strategic partner in guiding the firm's financial performance. This hands on role requires outstanding technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to refine controls within a sophisticated professional services environment. Main duties and responsibilities include the following:

  • Lead all accounting operations including monthly, quarterly, and annual close
  • Oversee financial reporting, general ledger integrity, and compliance with US GAAP
  • Develop forecasts, budgets, and financial models supporting business planning
  • Manage audit preparation and act as the primary liaison for external auditors
  • Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and risk management processes
  • Oversee billing, trust accounting, collections, and cash management activities
  • Review daily bank activity and monitor cash flow
  • Support tax planning and coordinate with external tax professionals
  • Prepare financial insights for leadership and provide ad‑hoc analysis as needed
  • Manage a small team of 3 finance professionals, supporting continuous improvement and development.

This opportunity is retained and exclusive to Page Executive USA. Apply today using the link provided and your resume will be reviewed within 48 hours.

The Successful Applicant

In return for a competitive remuneration package, the successful candidate will possess the following:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • CPA (ideal but not essential)
  • 10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, ideally in a professional services or partnership structured environment
  • Demonstrated experience leading accounting teams
  • Ablity to operate at a strategic level, but also comfortable with rolling up one's sleeves where necessary.



What's on Offer

  • Base salary $ 250,000 to $ 275,000, dependant upon experience
  • Annual bonus (ranging from between $ 10,000 to $ 60,000 - performance pending)
  • Direct collaboration with senior leadership
  • Opportunity to shape financial strategy and department within a respected professional services firm
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Positive, team oriented work environment
  • 1 day / week REMOTE.



Contact
Tom Smith
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6965339

Job summary

Function
CFO & Financial Management
Subsector
CFO & Financial Management Subsector
Industry
Business & Support Services
Location
Los Angeles
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Smith
Job reference
JN-032026-6965339

About Page Executive

Page Executive are inclusive Recruiters and Hirers, as reflected in our Clear Assured Platinum Standard Accreditation from the Clear Company. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive and supportive.