CAAS - Controller (Retail Industry) | Des Moines or Cedar Rapids, IA

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) is seeking a Controller with retail industry experience to join our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) practice in Des Moines IA or Cedar Rapids IA. The role focuses on overseeing client accounting, delivering advisory services, and mentoring staff within a collaborative, flexible, hybrid environment.

You will prepare financial statements, advise on best practices, and develop management reports for boards, while staying current with accounting standards

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required.
• Retail industry experience highly preferred.
• Aptitude for quickly learning and using accounting software and systems; QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and similar office software.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Controller for designated clients and lead financial engagements.
• Provide accounting and financial advisory services to clients and act as trusted consultant.
• Mentor staff and seniors, designing back-office solutions for clients.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and provide recommendations.
• Develop management reporting packages for boards and leadership teams.
• Attend industry events and trainings to stay current in the field.
• Maintain knowledge of client policies, federal/state directives, and accounting standards.

Skills

Retail accounting

Controller experience

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

QuickBooks

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

At CLA, 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 8,500 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:

CLA is looking to hire a Controller with Retail industry experience, to join our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) practice, based out of either our Des Moines IA or Cedar Rapids IA office location. Our CAAS team 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.

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
• Mentor the staff and seniors within your team and assist in designing customized back-office solutions for clients
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations
• Prepare management reporting packages to assist management teams and Boards with understanding their financial results
• Become an industry professional 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

Requirements:

• Experience: 7 years of relevant accounting and/orfinancialexperience is required. Relevant experience in retail, is highly 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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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