Construction Industry Controller — Finance Leadership

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Controller with construction industry experience to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) team in Green Bay or Appleton, WI.

As a controller, you will oversee GAAP compliance, financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic financial guidance for clients, working with our in-office team.

This role emphasizes collaboration, risk mitigation, and delivery of insights to help clients meet deadlines and optimize personnel and resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA preferred but not required.
• 7+ years experience as Controller; construction industry experience highly preferred.
• Experience with QuickBooks and NetSuite highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of GAAP (FASB/SFAS) and understanding of financial and operational aspects of the construction industry.
• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for budgeting, cash and credit management.
• Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investment activities for all or part of an organization.
• Prepare financial information and statements, and reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make recommendations.
• Monitor KPI and advise management on short- and long-term financial objectives.
• Communicate with boards, bankers, investors and constituents; may include board prep.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Budgeting

Cash management

Financial statements

KPI monitoring

Leadership

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA certification

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

CLA is seeking a Controller with construction industry experience to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) team in Green Bay or Appleton, WI.

As a controller, you will oversee GAAP compliance, financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic financial guidance for clients, working with our in-office team.

This role emphasizes collaboration, risk mitigation, and delivery of insights to help clients meet deadlines and optimize personnel and resources.