CAAS - Controller (State & Local Government) | Greater Tampa Bay Area

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Tampa (FL); Híbrido; USD 90 000 - 140 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

CLA is seeking a Controller with State & Local Government experience to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services group in the greater Tampa Bay area (Tampa or Lakeland, FL). The role supports local towns, cities, and school districts with accounting, finance, and treasury services.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in accounting/finance, a bachelor’s degree, and may hold a CPA. This position offers a hybrid schedule, opportunities to collaborate across the CLA family, and a path to influence

Qualificações

• 7 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience.
• Relevant experience in State & Local Government is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field).
• CPA is preferred but not required.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of accounting software packages.
• Travel: This position reflects our commitment for both flexibility and collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Develops internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinates and directs the financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investment activities for all or part of an organization.
• Prepare financial information.
• Prepare, 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 KPI.
• Monitors 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.

Conhecimentos

KPI monitoring

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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! CLA is looking for a Controller with experience in State & Local Government Industry to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) group, based out of either one of our CLA office locations in the greater Tampa Bay, FL area (Tampa or Lakeland, FL). Our CAAS - State & Local Government team provides accounting, finance and treasury services to local towns, cities and school districts.

Responsibilities

• Develops internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinates and directs the financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investment activities for all or part of an organization.
• Prepare financial information.
• Prepare, 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).
• Monitors 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.

Job Requirements

• Experience: 7 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required.
• Relevant experience in State & Local Government, is highly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field).
• A combination of education, training and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Certifications/Licenses: CPA is preferred but not required.
• Technical Competencies: Maintains knowledge of client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of accounting software packages.
• Maintains accounting technical knowledge related to the industry.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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CLA is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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