Controller, CAAS — Retail/Restaurant Franchise

CliftonLarsonAllen; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen is seeking a Controller with Retail industry experience to join our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) practice in Wisconsin. The role focuses on acting as the Controller for designated clients and advising on accounting and finance best practices.

You will mentor staff, prepare financial statements, and develop back-office solutions while staying current with accounting standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 6 years relevant work experience as a Controller or equivalent is required.
• Public accounting experience preferred but not required.
• Experience involving restaurant franchises is HIGHLY preferred!
• Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems.
• Travel: This position requires working primarily in-office, with frequent local travel to/from client sites and may require occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes

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
• Mentor the staff and seniors within your team and assist in designing customized back-office solutions for clients
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations
• Prepare management reporting packages to assist management teams and Boards with understanding their financial results
• Become an industry professional 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

Skills

Controller experience

Retail industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen is seeking a Controller with Retail industry experience to join our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) practice in Wisconsin. The role focuses on acting as the Controller for designated clients and advising on accounting and finance best practices.

You will mentor staff, prepare financial statements, and develop back-office solutions while staying current with accounting standards and policies.