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

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Controller in St. Louis, MO for our Client Accounting & Advisory Services group focusing on State & Local Government.

The role will oversee Controller functions for designated clients and serve as an advisor on accounting and finance best practices, with travel to client sites as needed. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, CPA preferred, and a solid knowledge of government accounting standards.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience.
• Experience in State & Local Government preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel locally to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Controller for the designated clients you service.
• Advise clients on accounting and finance best practices.
• Manage multiple client projects and deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements.
• Foster opportunities for our clients, communities, and people.
• Attend industry events and trainings.
• Maintain knowledge of policies and current accounting standards.

Skills

Project management

Financial analysis

Client advisory

Accounting standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

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.

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.

When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It’s not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles — it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential. At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility.

About CLA: CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

Wellness at CLA: Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.

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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