CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) · 8 hours ago
CAAS - Controller (State & Local Government Industry)
Brainerd, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $165K/yr
6+ years expCLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is a leading firm providing accounting and advisory services, and they are seeking a Controller with experience in the State & Local Government Industry. The role involves acting as a consultant for clients, managing multiple projects, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
AccountingConsultingOutsourcing
Hiring Manager
Trevan Towhill
Responsibilities
Act as the Controller for the designated clients you service
Take on the role of consultant and advisor to your clients on best practices for accounting and finance-related engagements
Provide project management expertise by managing multiple clients, work, and deadlines
Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations
Foster and build opportunities for our clients, communities, and people
Become an industry professional and attend industry-leading events and trainings
Maintain knowledge of the client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards
Qualification
Required
6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience
Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field)
A combination of education, training and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
Maintains knowledge of client's organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards
Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of accounting software packages
Maintains accounting technical knowledge related to the industry
This position works primarily in-office and requires frequent local travel to/from client sites, as well as the possibility for occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes
Preferred
Relevant experience in State & Local Government
CPA
Benefits
Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Mental health coverage
Quarterly Wellness stipend
Fertility benefits
Complete list of benefits here
Health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
Company
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services.
5001-10000 employees
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