CAAS - Controller (Technology Industry)

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) is seeking a Controller with Technology Industry experience for our CAAS practice. You will lead GAAP-compliant financial operations, build internal controls, and guide budgeting and investment decisions to help clients mitigate risk and meet deadlines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership, staff supervision, and regular communication with boards and investors, with in-office expectations and growth opportunities at CLA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA preferred but not required.
• 7 years of experience as a Controller or equivalent.
• Public accounting experience is a plus; technology industry experience is highly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep GAAP knowledge and apply it to tech industry finance.
• Design internal control policies for budgeting and cash management.
• Coordinate financial planning, budgeting, and procurement activities.
• Prepare financial statements and regulatory reports.
• Assess funding needs and manage surpluses with recommendations.
• Monitor KPIs and supervise accounting staff performance.
• Advise management on financial objectives and actions.
• Communicate with boards, bankers, investors on a regular basis.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication with boards

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Intacct

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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