Finance Manager
Los Angeles
Client Opportunities – Accounting /
Regular Full-time /
On-site
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.
Finance Manager
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Type: Full-Time | On-Site
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our team at [School Name], a mission-driven educational institution in Los Angeles. This role is responsible for owning the school’s budgeting process, managing financial planning, and ensuring accurate, transparent reporting. As a key partner across multiple departments, the Finance Manager will play a vital role in aligning resources with organizational goals and supporting leadership with data-driven insights.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and oversee ongoing budget management.
- Partner with department heads to develop, monitor, and manage budgets, ensuring alignment with school objectives.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses for leadership.
- Provide strategic financial guidance to support decision-making across academic, administrative, and operational teams.
- Implement and maintain best practices in financial controls, reporting, and compliance.
- Translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and internal policies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CPA/MBA preferred).
- 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, budgeting, or accounting (experience in education or non-profit sector a plus).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and present financial information to non-financial audiences.
- Proficiency with Excel, budgeting tools, and financial software
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
$100,000 - $120,000 a year
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