Assistant Controller - CAAS (State and Local Government)

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 99,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP is recruiting an Assistant Controller for our State and Local Government CAAS Practice in Connecticut. Roles include client advisory services, accounting project management, and financial statement analysis for multiple clients.

We offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and a compensation range of $99,000 to $150,000 in CT, along with comprehensive benefits and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience.
• 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; MUNIS experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Assistant Controller functions for the client's accounting services team.
• Act as consultant and advisor on best practices for accounting and finance engagements.
• Provide project management across multiple clients, work, and deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and provide recommendations.
• Foster opportunities for clients, communities, and CLA professionals.

Skills

Accounting

GAAP knowledge

Client consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MUNIS

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 State and Local Government 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 MUNIS experience strongly preferred.

Compensation

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 Connecticut is: $99,000.00 - $150,000.00. #LI-PK1

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.

• health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

Wellness at CLA Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.

Start your inspired career

When you join CLA, you'll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It's not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles - it's the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential. At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility.

About CLA

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CLA is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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