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

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

Job summary

CLA is hiring a Controller with Construction Industry experience for our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) practice, based out of Green Bay, WI or Appleton, WI. You will help clients transform their business with a collaborative approach to mitigate risk, meet deadlines, and optimize workforce and financial operations.

Responsibilities include GAAP compliance, budgeting, internal controls, and financial reporting, with frequent interaction with boards and investors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• 7+ years of relevant Controller experience, preferably in construction.
• Public accounting experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with QuickBooks and NetSuite highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop full knowledge of GAAP (FASB/SFAS) and financial and operational aspects for the construction industry.
• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for budgeting, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinate and direct budgeting, procurement, and investment activities for client organizations.
• Prepare financial information and financial statements, activity reports, and forecasts for regulatory bodies.
• Monitor KPIs and advise management on financial objectives and actions.

Skills

GAAP/SFAS knowledge

Internal controls

Financial planning & budgeting

Board & stakeholder communication

Leadership/people management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Microsoft 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:

• 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.
• 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.

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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.

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. Watch our video to see why people join CLA.

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.

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Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

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. Click here to learn more about CLA’s benefit offerings.

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