Tax Chief of Staff

GHJ is looking for a Tax Chief of Staff

WHY we get up in the morning

At GHJ we help our people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, and create a better future.

WHAT we believe

We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success. We work as a business advocate for our clients – providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for the future.

HOW we succeed

We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values, we are able to meet our strategic objectives of Remaining Fiercely Independent (financial success), Meeting client demands/needs (client success), Reinforcing and expanding cultural distinction (people success).

Summary of Role:

The Chief of Staff works with and reports directly to the Department Head, relaying messages and ideas from other senior executive leaders to improve the internal functions and processes of the department. This position works closely with the Operations Director, Resource Manager and the entire leadership team. The Chief of Staff works proactively and is able to collaborate and identify priorities while driving projects to completion.

The ideal candidate will be an innovative and results driven thinker, an excellent problem solver and will possess top notch interpersonal skills to effectively and respectfully communicate across the enterprise at all levels. The ideal candidate will also be qualified to project manage key activities and events that involve all members of the department.

• Help oversee projects of high importance as directed by Department Lead
• Oversee the effective management of the department calendar of events
• Organize and coordinate select activities
• Project manage department initiatives and guide to completion
• Serve as an advisor on solving challenges encountered by Department Head
• Work with and/or lead cross-functional team initiatives and projects
• Assist with internal communications and develop materials (PPT, excel, Word fluency)
• Possess the ability to have good enterprise-wide relationships
• Build strong relationships with employees and serve as a liaison between department leadership and the team
• Attend department meetings, maintain excellent records and notes, and ensure follow up and accountability relating to meeting action items.

• A confident professional with natural leadership qualities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational and operational expertise
• Proven problem solver who can make clear-headed decisions while under pressure
• Ability to analyze and compile data and present effective reports
• Effective manager of projects and people
• Strong interpersonal skills and a knack for productive collaboration across varying departments
• Detail oriented and data driven; expertise in creating and maintaining records; project management experience a plus
• Can successfully organize and direct others
• Understands the importance of taking initiative and anticipating needs before asks are made Impeccable project and time management and multi-tasking skills
• Business minded and strategic planner
• Highly experienced with project coordination and management
• Self-motivated and self-sufficient
• Experience in leadership/management role
• An energetic leader with a positive attitude

Seven decades, overriding focus: our people and our clients.

GHJ was founded in 1953, making us one of the oldest independent firms in the Los Angeles area. Ranked as a top 20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, the firm has 22 partners and approximately 200 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. Our firm is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), Public Company Accounting Oversite Board (PCAOB), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CAN). Collaboration and maintaining strong relationships are the cornerstones of our success.

We are also an independent member of HLB International, a worldwide organization of over 250 member professional accounting firms and business advisors. This affiliation gives us access to the subject matter experts of other member firms and provides consulting and professional services in over 158 countries through its nearly 800 offices worldwide.

GHJ complies with all local/state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), for example. At GHJ, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $95,000-$105,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GHJ is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including Department Heads and co-workers.