Assistant Controller - CAAS (State and Local Government)

CliftonLarsonAllen; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k

Job summary

CLA is recruiting an Assistant Controller for its SLG CAAS Practice in Connecticut. You will lead accounting functions for multiple clients, advise on best practices, and manage projects and deadlines with a client-first approach.

Requirements include 6 years of accounting/financial experience, GAAP proficiency, and CT government exposure is preferred. Bachelor’s degree required; strong software knowledge (QB, SA/ERP tools) is expected. Position located in CT with flexible opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6 years of accounting/finance experience required.
• Experience in Connecticut Government is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; combination of experience/education may be accepted.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
• MUNIX experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in listed accounting software (see tools).

Responsibilities

• Perform Assistant Controller functions for the client's accounting services team.
• Act as a consultant and advisor on accounting and finance engagements.
• Provide project management across multiple clients, work, and deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations.
• Foster opportunities for clients, communities, and people.
• Attend industry events and training to stay current.

Skills

GAAP proficiency

Project management

Client advisory

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Intacct

Great Plains

Yardi

MRI

Timberline

Sage

Foundations

Xero

PeopleSoft

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 9,00 people, 120 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

About the role:

CLA is looking to hire an Assistant Controller for our SLG Client Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) Practice in Connecticut. Our CAAS service helps our clients transform their business with a collaborative approach that allows them to seamlessly mitigate risk, overcome challenges, meet deadlines, and identify personnel to help them with their workforce needs. Opportunities are available in our West Hartford and Shelton locations.

As an Assistant Controller, you will:

• Perform Assistant Controller functions as part of the client's accounting services team and manage these functions for your clients.
• Act as a 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 training.
• Maintain knowledge of the client's organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.

What you will need:

• 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required.
• Experience in Connecticut Government is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP
• MUNIX experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in accounting software, e.g. QuickBooks, Intacct, Great Plains, Yardi, MRI, Timberline, Sage, Foundations, Xero, Peoplesoft

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Wellness at CLA

• To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.