Higher Education Assistant Controller & Advisor

CliftonLarsonAllen; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen is looking for an Assistant Controller for our Higher Education Accounting and Advisory Service Practice. The ideal candidate will bring at least 6 years of relevant accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree.

Proficiency in accounting software and strong knowledge of GAAP are essential. This role involves performing Assistant Controller functions, offering consultation on best practices, managing multiple clients, and analyzing financial statements.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required.
• Experience in the Higher Education Industry is strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency in various accounting software is needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform Assistant Controller functions for client accounting services.
• Act as a consultant on finance-related best practices.
• Manage multiple clients, work, and deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Project management

GAAP

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Intacct

Great Plains

Yardi

MRI

Timberline

Sage

Foundations

Xero

Peoplesoft

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen is looking for an Assistant Controller for our Higher Education Accounting and Advisory Service Practice. The ideal candidate will bring at least 6 years of relevant accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree.

Proficiency in accounting software and strong knowledge of GAAP are essential. This role involves performing Assistant Controller functions, offering consultation on best practices, managing multiple clients, and analyzing financial statements.