CAAS - Controller (Manufacturing Industry) | Milwaukee, WI

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Wellness program

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Controller with manufacturing experience to join the CAAS practice. You will lead internal controls, financial planning, and reporting for manufacturing clients, working closely with client teams and executives.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, 7 years of relevant experience (CPA preferred), and fluency with accounting software including QuickBooks. In-office position with travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 7 years of accounting/financial experience (Manufacturing experience preferred).
• Bachelor's degree required; CPA preferred but not required.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Aptitude for mastering accounting software and systems.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal control policies and procedures for budgeting, cash management, and accounting.
• Coordinate and direct budgeting, procurement, and investment activities.
• Prepare financial information and statements for regulatory and management needs.
• Monitor KPI and financial staff performance; act on improvements.
• Advise management on short- and long-term financial objectives and actions.
• Communicate with boards, bankers, investors, and stakeholders as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

ERP software

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. CLA is looking for a Controller with Manufacturing industry experience, to join our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) practice in Milwaukee, WI.

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 (Manufacturing 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, 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.

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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 120 locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you.

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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.

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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.