CAAS Controller for Professional Services Firms

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in Illinois seeks a Controller with CAAS experience to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services team. You will oversee internal controls, budgeting, and financial planning, working closely with client management to deliver tailored accounting services.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7 years of accounting experience; CPA preferred. In-office with local travel, salary range reflects Chicago-area market and CLA's compensation approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA preferred but not required.
• 7 years of relevant accounting/financial experience required; public accounting preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software; QuickBooks highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal control policies and procedures for budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinate budgeting, procurements, or investment activities; prepare financial information.
• Prepare and direct preparation of financial statements, reports, and forecasts for regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate needs for funds and investment of surpluses; make recommendations.
• Monitor KPIs and performance of accounting staff; implement improvements.
• Advise management on financial objectives, policies, and actions.
• Communicate with boards, bankers, investors, and constituents; prep/host board presentations.

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in Illinois seeks a Controller with CAAS experience to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services team. You will oversee internal controls, budgeting, and financial planning, working closely with client management to deliver tailored accounting services.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7 years of accounting experience; CPA preferred. In-office with local travel, salary range reflects Chicago-area market and CLA's compensation approach.