Assistant Controller, Higher Education Accounting & Advisory

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Job summary

CLA is looking to hire an Assistant Controller for our Higher Education Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) Practice. Our CAAS service helps clients transform their business by mitigating risk, meeting deadlines, and identifying personnel needs.

Opportunities are available across multiple locations. As an Assistant Controller, you will perform controller functions for the client’s accounting team, advise on best practices, manage multiple client projects, and prepare financial statements with

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience.
• Experience in Higher Education industry preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Intacct, Great Plains, Yardi, MRI, Timberline, Sage, Foundations, Xero, or PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

• Perform Assistant Controller functions for the client’s accounting services team and manage these functions for your clients.
• Act as a consultant and advisor to clients on accounting and finance best practices.
• Provide project management by handling multiple clients, work, and deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations.
• Foster and build opportunities for clients, communities, and people.
• Attend industry events and training to remain up to date.
• Maintain knowledge of client policies, federal/state policies, and current accounting standards.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Intacct

Great Plains

Yardi

MRI

Timberline

Sage

Foundations

Xero

PeopleSoft

Job description

CLA is looking to hire an Assistant Controller for our Higher Education Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) Practice. Our CAAS service helps clients transform their business by mitigating risk, meeting deadlines, and identifying personnel needs.

Opportunities are available across multiple locations. As an Assistant Controller, you will perform controller functions for the client’s accounting team, advise on best practices, manage multiple client projects, and prepare financial statements with