CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) · 18 hours ago
CAAS - Controller (Higher Education Industry)
King of Prussia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $165K/yr
6+ years expCLA is a top 10 national professional services firm focused on creating opportunities for clients and communities. They are seeking a Controller with experience in the Higher Education industry to join their Client Accounting & Advisory Services practice, responsible for complex accounting tasks and providing financial insights to clients.
AccountingConsultingOutsourcing
Responsibilities
Assist the accounting team to record complex transactions
Review complex account reconciliations prepared by the accounting team
Complete the monthly, quarterly, and annual adjusting and closing process
Adhere to the client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards
Provide detailed review of the general ledger, financial statements and required work papers
Prepare work papers for the independent auditors, if applicable
Analyze and interpret financial information and regularly present to the client’s leadership
Develop budgets, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions as needed
Review payroll and payroll tax compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required
6 years relevant work experience as a Controller or equivalent is required
Accounting back-office experience is required
Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems
Proficiency with applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc)
This position works primarily in-office and requires frequent local travel to/from client sites
Preferred
CPA certification is preferred but not required
Relevant experience in the Higher Education industry is highly preferred!
Public accounting experience preferred but not required
QuickBooks experience is preferred
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
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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