CAAS - Controller (Logistics Industry) | Milwaukee,WI or Minneapoli, MN

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CLA is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to join its CAAS practice in Milwaukee, WI or Minneapolis, MN. You will develop internal controls, lead budgeting and financial planning, and prepare statements for regulatory bodies, while advising management on financial objectives.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of accounting experience; CPA is preferred. Travel to client sites and in-office work are expected. CLA emphasizes growth and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 7 years of relevant accounting/financial experience required; logistics experience preferred.
• QuickBooks experience highly preferred; proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for budgeting and cash management.
• Coordinate financial planning and budgeting activities for the organization.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate funding needs and investment of surpluses with recommendations.
• Monitor KPIs and performance of accounting staff; drive improvement actions.
• Advise management on short- and long-term financial objectives and actions.
• Communicate with boards, bankers, investors, and stakeholders regularly.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Organizational skills

Pressure management

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

QuickBooks

Job description

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.

Location: Milwaukee, WI or Minneapolis, MN

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

Wellness at CLA

• health
• dental
• vision
• 401k

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

CLA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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