Hybrid Nonprofit Controller, CAAS Specialist

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Monticello (MN); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Controller with nonprofit experience to join our CAAS practice in Minnesota, based in Saint Cloud, Monticello, Alexandria, or Brainerd. The role focuses on internal controls, financial planning, and reporting for nonprofit clients, with a hybrid work arrangement and potential client-site assignments.

Education requires a Bachelor's degree; CPA is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA preferred but not required.
• 7 years of nonprofit accounting experience required; public accounting a plus.
• Proficient with Excel and accounting software; QuickBooks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinate and directs the financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investment activities for all or part of an organization. Prepare financial information.
• Prepare and/or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
• Monitor ratio and key performance indicators (KPI).
• Monitor and evaluates the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing actions.
• Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
• Communicate on a regular basis with boards, bankers, investors, constituents, etc.; may include prepping for and/or hosting board presentations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Organization

Pressure handling

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Controller with nonprofit experience to join our CAAS practice in Minnesota, based in Saint Cloud, Monticello, Alexandria, or Brainerd. The role focuses on internal controls, financial planning, and reporting for nonprofit clients, with a hybrid work arrangement and potential client-site assignments.

Education requires a Bachelor's degree; CPA is preferred but not required.