CAAS Controller (Retail/Restaurant Franchise)

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; 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 looking for a Controller to join our Client Accounting and Advisory Services practice in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience, preferably in the restaurant franchise sector, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

This role involves acting as the Controller for clients, mentoring staff, and providing advisory services. The position includes local travel and offers a range of benefits, including flexible PTO and mental health coverage.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant work experience as a Controller or equivalent.
• Experience involving restaurant franchises is highly preferred.
• Public accounting experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Controller for designated clients.
• Provide consulting on accounting best practices.
• Mentor staff and design customized back-office solutions.

Skills

Accounting software knowledge

Client advisory skills

Mentoring capabilities

Understanding of financial statements

Industry knowledge

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