CAAS - Controller (Construction Industry) | Green Bay or Appleton WI

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Controller for its CAAS practice, based in Green Bay or Appleton, WI. The role focuses on GAAP-compliant financial leadership for client engagements in the construction sector, with oversight of budgeting, financial reporting, and staff management.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years as a Controller in construction, a Bachelor's, and CPA consideration. In-office work with frequent local travel to client sites is typical. CPA preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA preferred but not mandatory.
• 7+ years as Controller or equivalent in a construction-related setting.
• Experience with QuickBooks and NetSuite; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop GAAP and internal control policies for budgeting, cash management, and accounting.
• Direct financial planning, budgeting, procurements, and investment activities.
• Prepare financial statements and position forecasts for regulatory reporting.
• Monitor KPIs and provide recommendations to optimize financial performance.
• Supervise accounting staff and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Advise management on short- and long-term financial objectives and risks.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

KPI monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA certification

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

MS Excel

Job description

CLA is a 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 8,500 people, 130 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 a Controller with Construction Industry experience, for our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) practice, based out of either our Green Bay, WI or Appleton, WI office location. As a Controller, you will help 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.

Primary Responsibilities…

• Develop full knowledge of GAAP (FASB/SFAS) and deep understanding of financial and operational aspects of the technology industry.
• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investment activities for all or part of an organization.
• Prepare financial information.
• Prepare, or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
• Monitor ratio and key performance indicators (KPI).
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing actions.
• Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
• Communicate on a regular basis with boards, bankers, investors, constituents, etc.; may include prepping for and/or hosting board presentations.

What You Will Need

• Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree. CPA certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience: 7 years relevant work experience as a Controller or equivalent is required. Relevant experience in the Construction industry is highly preferred! Public accounting experience preferred but not required.
• Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems. Experience with QuickBooks and NetSuite is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Travel: This position works primarily in-office and requires frequent local travel to/from local area client sites. It may require occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes.

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.