Construction Controller, CAAS — Lead Client Finance

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) is hiring a Controller for its Construction (CAAS) practice in Pittsburgh, PA. You will serve as the Controller for designated clients, advising on accounting best practices and managing multiple engagements while preparing financial statements and delivering actionable recommendations.

Ideal candidates have seven years of accounting/financial experience, a Bachelor's degree, and exposure to public accounting; construction industry experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Seven years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required.
• Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in Construction is highly preferred.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.
• Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Advise management on short-term and long term-financial objectives, policies, and actions.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Public accounting

Construction experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) is hiring a Controller for its Construction (CAAS) practice in Pittsburgh, PA. You will serve as the Controller for designated clients, advising on accounting best practices and managing multiple engagements while preparing financial statements and delivering actionable recommendations.

Ideal candidates have seven years of accounting/financial experience, a Bachelor's degree, and exposure to public accounting; construction industry experience is highly valued.