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$185,000.00/yr - $235,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Composition Wealth HR/Recruiting Director, Composition Wealth, an Independent Investment Advisory Firm
About Composition Wealth Composition Wealth is an independent, nationally-ranked investment advisory firm with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Chicago, Maryland, and more. We specialize in providing sophisticated financial planning and investment advice to high-net-worth families, and we love what we do. Our firm has received numerous awards, and we are featured in Forbes, Barron\'s, AdvisorHub, and other top media outlets. We have also been named Best Place to Work by Investment News multiple years in a row. As the firm rapidly expands, we have some amazing career opportunities for self-motivated, team-oriented professionals. Position Overview We’re hiring a hands-on
Controller
to build and lead a scalable accounting function for a fast-growing, wealth management platform. You will own GAAP reporting, the monthly close, audit, and controls across a multi-entity environment, while strengthening systems and processes to scale the accounting function alongside ongoing inorganic growth. You will report directly into the CFO and be responsible for managing your accounting team. Key Responsibilities Accounting Operations Oversee all accounting functions of the operating company and non-operating ownership entities. Own monthly/quarterly/year-end close, including preparation and review of reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, supporting schedules, and variance analysis. Deliver GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reporting; maintain close calendars, checklists, and documentation. Coordinate payroll, benefits, and compensation accounting, including bonus and variable compensation accruals. Implement and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency Oversee AP, corporate cards/spend, expense reports, and vendor lifecycle (W-9/1099, terms, controls). Oversee AR/billing for advisory fees and related revenue; enforce accrual and cut-off discipline. Manage treasury functions, including cash administration, banking relationships, and 13-week cash forecasting. Build and mentor the accounting team, including the imminent hiring and developing an Accountant and future roles. Manage external accounting partner for capacity or specialized work; define clear scopes, quality standards, and cost/benefit. Support third party providers on purchase accounting and opening balance sheets; align policies and controls. Integrate acquired entities into the GL, COA, banking, AP/AR, and reporting stack; manage temporary intercompany and eliminations during the integration period. Audit & Tax Coordination Liaise with third party tax and audit firm for tax filings and annual financial audit of the operating company. Draft and maintain technical memos for ASC 606 (advisory/revenue streams), ASC 842 (leases), and ASC 805 (business combinations, step-ups, intangibles, earnouts). Lead annual audit and periodic reviews (PBC coordination, auditor requests, issue resolution). Coordinate tax compliance with external advisors (federal/state/local; multi-state considerations; K-1s where applicable). Systems, Data & Automation Serve as product owner for Sage Intacct (multi-entity & consolidations), Bill.com, Divvy/Bill Spend & Expense; partner with Ops/IT on BlackDiamond data which impact revenue/AUM reporting. Improve and maintain a scalable COA and dimension structure. Implement business unit/team level reporting including detailed cost allocations of corporate expenses. Drive close acceleration, automation, and self-service reporting. FP&A & Executive Support Lead and manage the annual budgeting process and coordinate with finance in the implementation of a rolling budget forecast. Monitor and regularly report budget versus actuals. Partner with Finance on budgets/forecasts, covenants, and board/KPI packages. Translate accounting results into actionable insights for both the finance team and firmwide leadership. Support ad hoc reporting needs, strategic initiatives, and special projects as requested by senior leadership. Desired Skills & Experience Active CPA required, Bachelor\'s in Accounting or related field required, and a Master\'s in Accounting a plus. 7–12+ years total experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or national) and in-house controllership or leadership within a fast-growth private firm. Financial services/wealth management (or adjacent) strongly preferred. Demonstrated ownership of audits, monthly close, GAAP reporting, and ASC 805/606/842. Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with PowerBI. Experience with Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Divvy/Bill Spend & Expense. Understanding of revenue operations and downstream data from BlackDiamond or similar platforms. Builder’s mindset with pragmatic change management and strong documentation habits. Precision and speed—able to shorten the close without sacrificing quality. Clear communicator who can translate accounting into business insights. People developer with high integrity and sound judgment. Working at Composition We are an advisor-built firm with incredibly talented people, an authentic culture, and a fast-growing business. Our world class culture is our top priority, offering perks such as fitness classes, internal and networking events, continuing education support, and much more. We built our firm to put our clients’ best interests first and always. Our advisors and professionals are committed to providing thoughtful, independent advice to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, businesses, and institutions. In addition to being part of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, Composition Wealth provides the following benefits: Competitive compensation structure 401(k) Plan Employer health savings account Medical & vision insurance Continuing education support Salary range for this role: $185,000-$235,000 Year-end bonus between 10%-20% of salary Composition Wealth is passionate about our people. We invest a ton of time, energy, and resources in our people, and they are genuinely excited to come to work on Monday morning. Composition Wealth does not provide immigration-related sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) for this role. Notes to candidates:
Role is onsite in West LA; occasional travel to other offices may be required. Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
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$185,000.00/yr - $235,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Composition Wealth HR/Recruiting Director, Composition Wealth, an Independent Investment Advisory Firm
About Composition Wealth Composition Wealth is an independent, nationally-ranked investment advisory firm with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Chicago, Maryland, and more. We specialize in providing sophisticated financial planning and investment advice to high-net-worth families, and we love what we do. Our firm has received numerous awards, and we are featured in Forbes, Barron\'s, AdvisorHub, and other top media outlets. We have also been named Best Place to Work by Investment News multiple years in a row. As the firm rapidly expands, we have some amazing career opportunities for self-motivated, team-oriented professionals. Position Overview We’re hiring a hands-on
Controller
to build and lead a scalable accounting function for a fast-growing, wealth management platform. You will own GAAP reporting, the monthly close, audit, and controls across a multi-entity environment, while strengthening systems and processes to scale the accounting function alongside ongoing inorganic growth. You will report directly into the CFO and be responsible for managing your accounting team. Key Responsibilities Accounting Operations Oversee all accounting functions of the operating company and non-operating ownership entities. Own monthly/quarterly/year-end close, including preparation and review of reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, supporting schedules, and variance analysis. Deliver GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reporting; maintain close calendars, checklists, and documentation. Coordinate payroll, benefits, and compensation accounting, including bonus and variable compensation accruals. Implement and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency Oversee AP, corporate cards/spend, expense reports, and vendor lifecycle (W-9/1099, terms, controls). Oversee AR/billing for advisory fees and related revenue; enforce accrual and cut-off discipline. Manage treasury functions, including cash administration, banking relationships, and 13-week cash forecasting. Build and mentor the accounting team, including the imminent hiring and developing an Accountant and future roles. Manage external accounting partner for capacity or specialized work; define clear scopes, quality standards, and cost/benefit. Support third party providers on purchase accounting and opening balance sheets; align policies and controls. Integrate acquired entities into the GL, COA, banking, AP/AR, and reporting stack; manage temporary intercompany and eliminations during the integration period. Audit & Tax Coordination Liaise with third party tax and audit firm for tax filings and annual financial audit of the operating company. Draft and maintain technical memos for ASC 606 (advisory/revenue streams), ASC 842 (leases), and ASC 805 (business combinations, step-ups, intangibles, earnouts). Lead annual audit and periodic reviews (PBC coordination, auditor requests, issue resolution). Coordinate tax compliance with external advisors (federal/state/local; multi-state considerations; K-1s where applicable). Systems, Data & Automation Serve as product owner for Sage Intacct (multi-entity & consolidations), Bill.com, Divvy/Bill Spend & Expense; partner with Ops/IT on BlackDiamond data which impact revenue/AUM reporting. Improve and maintain a scalable COA and dimension structure. Implement business unit/team level reporting including detailed cost allocations of corporate expenses. Drive close acceleration, automation, and self-service reporting. FP&A & Executive Support Lead and manage the annual budgeting process and coordinate with finance in the implementation of a rolling budget forecast. Monitor and regularly report budget versus actuals. Partner with Finance on budgets/forecasts, covenants, and board/KPI packages. Translate accounting results into actionable insights for both the finance team and firmwide leadership. Support ad hoc reporting needs, strategic initiatives, and special projects as requested by senior leadership. Desired Skills & Experience Active CPA required, Bachelor\'s in Accounting or related field required, and a Master\'s in Accounting a plus. 7–12+ years total experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or national) and in-house controllership or leadership within a fast-growth private firm. Financial services/wealth management (or adjacent) strongly preferred. Demonstrated ownership of audits, monthly close, GAAP reporting, and ASC 805/606/842. Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with PowerBI. Experience with Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Divvy/Bill Spend & Expense. Understanding of revenue operations and downstream data from BlackDiamond or similar platforms. Builder’s mindset with pragmatic change management and strong documentation habits. Precision and speed—able to shorten the close without sacrificing quality. Clear communicator who can translate accounting into business insights. People developer with high integrity and sound judgment. Working at Composition We are an advisor-built firm with incredibly talented people, an authentic culture, and a fast-growing business. Our world class culture is our top priority, offering perks such as fitness classes, internal and networking events, continuing education support, and much more. We built our firm to put our clients’ best interests first and always. Our advisors and professionals are committed to providing thoughtful, independent advice to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, businesses, and institutions. In addition to being part of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, Composition Wealth provides the following benefits: Competitive compensation structure 401(k) Plan Employer health savings account Medical & vision insurance Continuing education support Salary range for this role: $185,000-$235,000 Year-end bonus between 10%-20% of salary Composition Wealth is passionate about our people. We invest a ton of time, energy, and resources in our people, and they are genuinely excited to come to work on Monday morning. Composition Wealth does not provide immigration-related sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) for this role. Notes to candidates:
Role is onsite in West LA; occasional travel to other offices may be required. Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Composition Wealth by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Controller” roles.
Los Angeles, CA $275,000.00-$290,000.00 13 hours ago Culver City, CA $225,000.00-$275,000.00 3 days ago Los Angeles, CA $145,000.00-$165,000.00 4 weeks ago Los Angeles, CA $230,000.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks ago Los Angeles, CA $200,000.00-$225,000.00 2 weeks ago Gardena, CA $95,000.00-$125,000.00 1 month ago Santa Monica, CA $180,000.00-$220,000.00 2 weeks ago Los Angeles, CA $150,000.00-$170,000.00 3 weeks ago Los Angeles, CA $200,000.00-$225,000.00 12 hours ago Burbank, CA $150,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago Santa Fe Springs, CA $145,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting - GL
Los Angeles, CA $169,000.00-$237,000.00 2 weeks ago Director of Accounting x 165K - 180K + bonus x LA
Los Angeles, CA $110,000.00-$125,000.00 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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