CAAS - Controller (Nonprofit Industry) | North/Central Minnesota

CliftonLarsonAllen; Brainerd (MN); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen is seeking a Controller with nonprofit experience to join our CAAS practice in Northern Minnesota (Saint Cloud, Monticello, Alexandria, or Brainerd). You will lead budgeting, internal controls, and financial reporting for client organizations, collaborating closely with clients and CLA colleagues.

The role emphasizes strategic financial leadership, KPI monitoring, and strong communication with boards and investors. Hybrid/flexible scheduling is offered in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree; CPA preferred but not required.
• 7 years of accounting/financial experience in nonprofit or back-office environments.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting and QuickBooks preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Word required.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for budget, cash, and accounting.
• Coordinate financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investments; prepare financial information.
• Prepare/direct financial statements, forecasts, budgets, or regulatory reports.
• Evaluate needs for funds and investments; provide recommendations.
• Monitor KPI and staff performance; implement improvements.
• Advise management on short- and long-term financial objectives and actions.
• Communicate with boards, bankers, investors, and stakeholders; prepare board materials.

Skills

GAAP/SFAS knowledge

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Client relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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 Nonprofit industry experience, to join our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) practice based out of either one of our Northern Minnesota office locations (Saint Cloud, Monticello, Alexandria, or Brainerd 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 (Nonprofit industry and back-office accounting 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 preferred.

• Proficiency with applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

• Travel: This position reflects our commitment for both flexibility and collaboration. This role offers a hybrid and flexible working environment, which means you may be required to work at client locations or in the office depending on project needs. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with other CLA family members, encouraging a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

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: $93,000.00 - $165,000.00

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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.