Assistant Controller (CAAS - State and Local Government)

CliftonLarsonAllen; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 86,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Wellness programs

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen is looking for an Assistant Controller for our Client Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) in Utah or Colorado. This role involves performing key accounting functions and providing consultation to clients.

Ideal candidates should have 4 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong GAAP knowledge. Proficiency in various accounting software is also essential. We offer a competitive compensation package focused on career growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required.
• Experience in accounting manufacturing and logistics is strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Perform Assistant Controller functions for client's accounting services team.
• Act as a consultant and advisor on best practices for accounting.
• Provide project management expertise by managing multiple clients.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and recommendations.
• Foster and build opportunities for clients.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Project management

Consulting skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting software proficiency

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 Client Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) State and Local Government Practice who can sit in our Colorado or Utah office. 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.

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:

• 4 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required.
• Experience in accounting manufacturing and logistics 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
• Proficiency in accounting software, e.g. QuickBooks, Intacct, Great Plains, Yardi, MRI, Timberline, Sage, Foundations, Xero, Peoplesoft

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Colorado is: $86,000.00 - $142,000.00

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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.

To view a complete list of benefits, click here.