Assistant Controller - CAAS (State and Local Government)

CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking an Assistant Controller for our SLG CAAS Practice in Connecticut, with opportunities in West Hartford and Shelton. You will manage client accounting functions, advise on accounting and finance engagements, and handle multiple clients with deadlines.

You will prepare and analyze client financial statements, recommend improvements, and stay current with GAAP and regulatory guidance. This role requires strong leadership and project management in a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• 6 years of accounting/financial experience required.
• Connecticut Government experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; combination of related experience may be accepted.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• MUNIX experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Intacct, Great Plains).

Responsibilities

• Perform Assistant Controller functions for CAAS clients and manage multiple engagements.
• Act as consultant on accounting and finance best practices for clients.
• Provide project management across client work and deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations.
• Maintain knowledge of policies, regulations, and current standards.

Skills

GAAP

MUNIX experience

Financial analysis

Consulting mindset

Client service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Intacct

Great Plains

Yardi

MRI

Timberline

Sage

Foundations

Xero

PeopleSoft

Job description

## Assistant Controller - CAAS (SLG)Applylocations: West Hartford, CT: Shelton, CTtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R17678CLA 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#LI-PK1 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Click here to learn about your hiring rights. **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. To view a complete list of benefits, click here.