CAAS - Controller (Technology Industry)

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) is seeking a Controller with Technology Industry experience to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services practice. In this role, you will oversee GAAP compliance, internal controls, budgeting, and financial reporting for technology clients, guiding executives on financial objectives and KPIs.

You will mentor accounting staff, coordinate financial planning, and communicate with boards and clients to support sound decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA preferred but not required.
• 7 years of relevant experience as a Controller or equivalent.
• Accounting back-office experience required.
• Technology industry experience highly preferred; public accounting experience welcome.
• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Intacct).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Travel: in-office with local travel to client sites; occasional non-local travel possible.

Responsibilities

• Develop full knowledge of GAAP (FASB/SFAS) and financials for technology clients.
• Establish internal control policies and procedures for budgeting, cash, and accounting.
• Coordinate financial planning, budgeting, procurements, and investments.
• Prepare financial information and statements; assist regulatory reporting.
• Produce business activity reports and forecasts; manage KPI tracking.
• Evaluate procurement needs and investment surpluses; provide recommendations.
• Supervise accounting staff and assess performance; implement improvements.
• Advise management on financial objectives, policies, and actions.
• Communicate with boards, bankers, and investors; support board presentations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge (FASB/SFAS)

Internal controls

Budgeting and planning

Financial reporting

KPI monitoring

Leadership & staff management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CLA is a 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 Technology Industry experience, for our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) practice. As a Controller, you will help 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop full knowledge of GAAP (FASB/SFAS) and deep understanding of financial and operational aspects of the technology industry.
• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinate and direct 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.

What you will need

• Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree. CPA certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience: 7 years relevant work experience as a Controller or equivalent is required.
• Accounting back-office experience is required.
• Relevant experience in the Technology industry is highly preferred! Public accounting experience preferred but not required.
• Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Intacct)
• Proficiency with applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Travel: This position works primarily in-office and requires frequent local travel to/from local area client sites. It may require occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes.

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Illinois is: $87,000.00 - $175,000.00

The compensation range for this position in Maryland is: $116,000.00 - $187,000.00

The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is: $116,000.00 - $187,000.00

The compensation range for this position in New York is: $128,000.00 - $194,000.00

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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.

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