CAAS - Controller (Technology Industry)

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Controller with Technology Industry experience to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services team in Illinois. You will oversee GAAP, internal controls, budgeting, and financial reporting to support client operations and strategic decisions.

The role requires 7 years of Controller experience, a bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with key accounting software. CPA preferred but not required; travel is primarily local to client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; combination of related experience may be accepted.
• 7 years of relevant work experience as a Controller or equivalent.
• Accounting back-office experience required.
• Technology industry experience highly preferred; public accounting experience a plus.
• Aptitude for accounting software and systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Intacct).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop full knowledge of GAAP (FASB/SFAS) and deep understanding of the technology industry’s financials.
• Develop internal control policies and procedures for budgeting, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinate and direct financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investments for all or part of an organization.
• Prepare financial information and statements; forecast and report to regulatory bodies as needed.
• Support or lead preparation of business activity reports and budgets.

Skills

Industry knowledge

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Board communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Intacct

Excel

Word

Outlook

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.

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

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.