Nonprofit Controller & Strategy Advisor

CliftonLarsonAllen; Oak Brook (IL); 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 financial engagements for designated nonprofit clients. You will act as controller, provide advisory services on accounting and finance-related engagements.

Eight years of relevant accounting experience, bachelor's degree, and nonprofit/public accounting background preferred; CPA preferred but not required. This role emphasizes project and client management, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required.
• Bachelor's degree required; combination of related experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.
• Public accounting experience and nonprofit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Controller for designated clients and provide advisory services on accounting and finance-related engagements.
• Manage multiple client engagements, work, and deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations.
• Foster and build opportunities and attend industry-leading events and trainings.
• Maintain knowledge of client policies and current accounting standards.
• Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.

Skills

Accounting experience

Nonprofit experience

Public accounting experience

Project management

Client management

CPA (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CLA is seeking a Controller for our Non-Profit Services (CAAS) practice to lead financial engagements for designated nonprofit clients. You will act as controller, provide advisory services on accounting and finance-related engagements.

Eight years of relevant accounting experience, bachelor's degree, and nonprofit/public accounting background preferred; CPA preferred but not required. This role emphasizes project and client management, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.