CAAS Assistant Controller - Business Management

CliftonLarsonAllen; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) seeks an Assistant Controller for Family Office/Business Management in Century City, CA. You will supervise the accounting team, deliver timely financial statements, and implement best practices for client engagements.

The role requires 4 years accounting/financial experience (public accounting preferred; family office experience highly preferred). Proficiency in QuickBooks and advanced Excel/Word/Outlook is expected. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 4 years of accounting/financial experience required; public accounting preferred; family office experience highly preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software and systems (QuickBooks preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook skills.
• Travel: Primarily in-office travel in Minneapolis with local travel; occasional non-local travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform Assistant Controller functions and manage them for clients.
• Act as consultant and advisor on accounting and finance practices.
• Provide project management by handling multiple clients and deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations.
• Build opportunities for clients, communities, and people.
• Attend industry events and trainings to stay current.
• Maintain knowledge of policies, directives, and accounting standards.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Word

Outlook

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Agillink system

Job description

Assistant Controller – Family Office/Business Management

Location: Century City, CA

As a member of CLA's CAAS practice, you will work directly 1:1 with clients to provide customized accounting services, supervising the accounting team on each engagement and delivering timely financial statements while implementing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform Assistant Controller functions and manage them for your clients.
• Act as consultant and advisor on best accounting and finance practices.
• Provide project management by managing multiple clients and deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations.
• Build opportunities for clients, communities, and people.
• Attend industry events and trainings to become a professional.
• Maintain knowledge of organizational policies, federal/state directives, and accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; related experience may be considered.
• Experience: 4 years of accounting and/or financial experience required; public accounting preferred; family office experience highly preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software and systems (QuickBooks preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook skills.
• Travel: Primarily in‑office at downtown Minneapolis with frequent local travel; occasional non‑local or overnight travel may be required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (FASB/SFAS) or other comprehensive basis of accounting.
• Strong organizational skills and goal orientation.
• Ability to handle pressure professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Agillink system experience preferred.
• Clear, concise communication.
• Teamwork and appreciation of diverse contributions.
• Proven success in managing work and client relationships to exceed expectations.

Compensation: $93,000 - $157,000 (California)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, 401k, and more. For a complete list of benefits, contact HR.