CAAS Controller (Retail/Restaurant Franchise)

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mental health coverage

Quarterly Wellness stipend

Fertility benefits

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Controller to join their Client Accounting and Advisory Services team in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The role involves acting as a consultant to clients in the retail sector, preparing financial reports, and mentoring staff.

Applicants should have at least 6 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. The position offers flexible PTO, paid parental leave, and other extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6 years relevant experience as a Controller or in a similar role.
• Experience with restaurant franchises is highly preferred.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Controller for designated clients.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements.
• Mentor team members and design customized solutions.

Skills

Accounting software knowledge

Mentorship skills

Consultation and advisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

CLA 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 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

About the Role

CLA is looking to hire a Controller with Retail industry experience, to join our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) practice in Wisconsin. 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 clientsPrepare 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

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Experience: 6 years relevant work experience as a Controller or equivalent is required.
• Public accounting experience preferred but not required.
• Relevant work experience involving restaurant franchises is highly preferred.
• Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems.
• Travel: This position requires working primarily in-office, with frequent local travel to/from client sites and may require occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities