## CAAS- Controller - NonprofitApplylocations: West Hartford, CT: Shelton, CTtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R17502CLA is a top 10 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, 130 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 Nonprofit Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) practice in Connecticut. Opportunities are available in our West Hartford and Shelton locations.**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:*** Six 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 Perks:*** Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)* Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.* Paid Volunteer Time Off* Mental health coverage* Quarterly Wellness stipend* Fertility benefits* Complete list of benefits here#LI- PK1