Nonprofit CAAS Controller & Advisory Lead

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Controller for our Non-Profit Services (CAAS) practice to lead designated client engagements. The role emphasizes nonprofit accounting practices, advisory capabilities, and project management across multiple clients, with opportunities to build industry relationships.

The position requires eight years of accounting experience and a bachelor’s degree, with public accounting and nonprofit experience preferred. CPA is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Eight years of accounting/financial experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; related experience may be accepted in lieu.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Nonprofit experience highly preferred.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Project management and client management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Controller for the designated clients you service.
• Provide project management by managing multiple clients, work, and deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations.
• Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
• Foster and build opportunities and attend industry-leading events and trainings.
• Maintain knowledge of the client’s policies, federal and state policies and directives, and accounting standards.

Skills

Eight years accounting

Public accounting experience

Nonprofit experience

Project management

Client management

CPA certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CLA is seeking a Controller for our Non-Profit Services (CAAS) practice to lead designated client engagements. The role emphasizes nonprofit accounting practices, advisory capabilities, and project management across multiple clients, with opportunities to build industry relationships.

The position requires eight years of accounting experience and a bachelor’s degree, with public accounting and nonprofit experience preferred. CPA is a plus but not required.