CAAS - Controller (State & Local Government) | St. Louis, MO

CliftonLarsonAllen; St. Louis (MO); 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

A national accounting firm is seeking a Controller in St. Louis, MO, to lead client accounting and advisory services for the State & Local Government industry. The ideal candidate should have around 6 years of relevant accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include acting as the Clients' Controller, providing consultation, and analyzing financial statements. This role offers flexible PTO, paid parental leave, and wellness stipends, among other perks.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required.
• Relevant experience in State & Local Government is highly preferred.
• CPA is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Controller for the designated clients you service.
• Take on the role of consultant and advisor for best practices.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Project management

Consultation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

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 in St. Louis, MO. Our CAAS - State & Local Government team provides accounting, finance and treasury services to local towns, cities and school districts.

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.
• Provide project management expertise by managing multiple clients, work, and deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations.
• Foster and build opportunities for our clients, communities, and people.
• 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.

Job Requirements:

• Experience: 6 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 works primarily in-office and requires frequent local travel to/from client sites, as well as the possibility for 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 here

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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.

To view a complete list of benefits click here.