CAAS- Assistant Controller - SLG

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Andover (MN); On-site; USD 93,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

12 weeks parental leave

Volunteer Time Off

Mental health coverage

Wellness stipend

Fertility benefits

Complete list of benefits here

Job summary

CLA is seeking an Assistant Controller for its SLG Client Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) Practice in Massachusetts. You will lead client accounting functions, advise on best practices, and manage multiple engagements with deadlines.

The role requires 4 years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and a bachelor’s degree. Massachusetts-specific compensation ranges from $93,000 to $152,000, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4 years of accounting/financial experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; combination of related experience may be accepted.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
• MUNIX experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Intacct, Great Plains, Yardi, MRI, Timberline, Sage, Xero, 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 on accounting and finance-related engagements.
• Provide project management by handling multiple clients, work, and deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations.
• Foster opportunities for clients and the firm’s communities.
• Attend industry events and training to advance expertise.
• Maintain knowledge of policies, directives, and current accounting standards.

Skills

4 years accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

MUNIX experience

Consulting/advisory mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Intacct

Great Plains

Yardi

MRI

Timberline

Sage

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 SLG Client Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) Practice in Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts 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

Our Perks:

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here

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 Massachusetts is: $93,000.00 – $152,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.