CAAS-Controller- Nonprofit

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Andover (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Controller for its Non-Profit Services (CAAS) practice in Southern New England, with opportunities in Quincy, Andover, Boston, Worcester, New Bedford, MA and Cranston, RI. You will act as the Controller for designated clients, advise on accounting best practices, and manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Seven years of accounting/financial experience is required; a Bachelor's degree is required, nonprofit and public accounting experience preferred, and CPA is helpful but not

Qualifications

• Seven years of accounting/financial experience required.
• Bachelor's degree required; combination of experience and education accepted.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Nonprofit experience preferred.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Controller for designated nonprofit clients.
• Advise clients on accounting and finance best practices.
• Provide project management across multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements; make recommendations.
• Foster client opportunities and participate in industry trainings.
• Maintain knowledge of client policies, directives, and accounting standards.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Project management

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CLA is a top 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 9,000 people, 120 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:

CAAS service helps 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.

CLA is looking to hire a Controller for our Non-Profit Services (CAAS) practice in Southern New England. Opportunities are available in our Quincy, Andover, Boston, Worcester, New Bedford, MA locations as well as our Cranston, RI location.

As a Controller, you will:

• Act as the Controller for the designated clients you service.
• Take on the role of consultant and advisor to your clients on best practices for accounting and finance-related engagements.
• Provide project management expertise by managing multiple clients, work, and deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations.
• Foster and build opportunities and attend industry-leading events and trainings.
• Maintain knowledge of the client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Advise management on short-term and long term-financial objectives, policies, and actions.

What you will need:

• Seven years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in Nonprofit is highly preferred.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.
• Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required.

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 Massachusetts is: $116,000.00-$187,000

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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.

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