CAAS Controller (Retail/Restaurant Franchise)

CliftonLarsonAllen; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is hiring a Controller in Wisconsin to join our Client Accounting and Advisory Services practice. You will serve as Controller for designated clients, advise on accounting practices, and mentor staff while designing back-office solutions.

Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, management reports, and staying current with policies and standards. Some travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience as a Controller or equivalent.
• Public accounting experience is preferred but not required.
• Restaurant franchises experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain knowledge of accounting software and systems.
• Travel: in-office with local travel to client sites and occasional non-local travel.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Controller for the designated clients you service.
• Consult and advise clients on accounting and finance-related engagements.
• Mentor staff and seniors and design back-office solutions for clients.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations.
• Prepare management reporting packages for management and boards.
• Attend industry events and trainings to stay current.
• Maintain knowledge of client policies, state/federal directives, and accounting standards.

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.

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 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 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

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

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.