CAAS - Controller (Logistics Industry)

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Green Bay (WI); Sur place; USD 98 000 - 168 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Résumé du poste

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP is seeking a Controller with logistics industry experience to join our CAAS practice. The role will manage financial planning, budgeting, and reporting for clients in distribution, trucking, warehousing, and 3PL sectors.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, about 7 years of relevant experience, and strong GAAP knowledge. CPA is preferred but not required; travel to client sites is expected, with in-office work and potential local/regional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; combination of related experience may be accepted.
• 7 years of relevant accounting/financial experience; logistics experience preferred; public accounting experience a plus.
• CPA certification preferred but not required; strong knowledge of accounting software/systems.

Responsabilités

• Develop internal control policies and procedures for budgeting, cash management, and accounting.
• Coordinate financial planning, budgeting, procurements, and investment activities; prepare financial information.
• Prepare/oversee financial statements and reports for regulatory bodies.
• Advise on short- and long-term financial objectives and actions for management.

Connaissances

GAAP knowledge

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Microsoft Word

Description du poste

We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That's why CLA exists to create opportunities. With 8500 employees and over 130 offices nationwide, We promise to know you and help you! As a member of CLA's CAAS practice, you will be an integral part of the CLA client service team and will work directly 1:1 with our clients to provide customized accounting services to support them as they manage and grow their business or organization. CLA is looking for a Controller with Logistics industry experience, to join our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) practice. Our logistics team primarily serves clients across the distribution, trucking and transportation, warehousing, and third-party logistics (3PL) sectors, providing outsourced accounting and strategic financial leadership solutions.

Job Description:

• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinate and directs the financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investment activities for all or part of an organization. Prepare financial information.
• Prepare and/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).
• Monitor 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.

Education/Experience:

• 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 of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required (logistics industry experience is highly preferred). Public accounting experience preferred.
• Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems. QuickBooks experience is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Travel: This position requires working primarily in-office, including local travel to/from client sites (depending on location), as well as occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes.

Skills/Knowledge:

• An understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (FASB/SFAS) or other comprehensive basis of accounting
• Strong organization skills/goal orientation/self-motivation.
• Ability to handle pressure in a positive professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Communication that is clear, concise, and considerate of the needs of others.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and value the different contributions people make.
• Proven success in managing work and key client relationships to exceed client expectations.

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 Minnesota is: $98,000.00 - $168,000.00

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.