Higher Education Assistant Controller & Finance Advisor

CliftonLarsonAllen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking an Assistant Controller for our Higher Education Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) Practice. This role partners with clients to deliver accurate financial statements, analysis, and governance with a collaborative, client-focused approach.

You will manage multiple client engagements across campuses, apply GAAP, and advance accounting processes. Chicago and other locations offer opportunities to contribute to a growing national practice and career growth.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of accounting/financial experience required.
• Experience in higher education accounting is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; or combination of experience and training accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform Assistant Controller functions for clients' accounting services teams.
• Act as consultant on best practices for accounting and finance engagements.
• Provide project management across multiple clients, work, and deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and provide recommendations.
• Foster opportunities for clients, communities, and people.
• Attend industry events and training to stay current.
• Maintain knowledge of policies, directives, and GAAP standards.

Skills

6+ years accounting experience

GAAP expertise

Consulting/advisory experience

Project management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Intacct

Great Plains

Yardi

MRI

Timberline

Sage

Foundations

Xero

PeopleSoft

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking an Assistant Controller for our Higher Education Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) Practice. This role partners with clients to deliver accurate financial statements, analysis, and governance with a collaborative, client-focused approach.

You will manage multiple client engagements across campuses, apply GAAP, and advance accounting processes. Chicago and other locations offer opportunities to contribute to a growing national practice and career growth.