Controller
Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Controller to support a large, complex municipal environment entity. This role is ideal for someone who has operated at a high level but is still comfortable getting into the details. The Controller will play a key role in strengthening financial operations, with an immediate focus on capital improvement projects (CIP), fixed assets, and audit readiness.

***While this role is remote, candidates must have California government agency experience for consideration***

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting
• Review and reconcile capital improvement projects (CIP) and fixed asset schedules
• Clean up and streamline construction-in-progress (CIP) accounting and reporting
• Support audit preparation, including workpapers, schedules, and addressing audit findings
• Ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards (GAAP/GASB)
• Partner with internal departments on project tracking, budgets, and financial analysis
• Assist with ERP-related initiatives (Workday experience is a plus)
• Evaluate and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong municipal/government background
• Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience preferred
• Hands-on experience with CIP, fixed assets, and fund accounting
• Experience working in environments with $100M+ budgets strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of audit processes and financial reporting
• ERP experience required; Workday is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Why This Role

• High-impact role with visibility across the organization
• Opportunity to clean up and build structure in key accounting areas
• Collaborative environment with leadership support
• Competitive compensation and flexible work schedule

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™

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