Senior Nonprofit Controller & Advisor

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 116,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) is seeking a Controller for its Non-Profit Services (CAAS) practice in Southern New England, with opportunities in Cranston, RI and nearby locations. The role involves acting as Controller for designated nonprofit clients, advising on accounting practices, and managing multiple client projects and deadlines.

The position requires seven years of accounting/financial experience and a Bachelor's degree; CPA is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Seven years of accounting and/or financial experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in Nonprofit is highly preferred.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.
• Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Controller for the designated clients you service.
• Take on the role of consultant and advisor to your clients on best practices for accounting and finance-related engagements.
• Provide project management expertise by managing multiple clients, 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 the client's organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Advise management on short-term and long term-financial objectives, policies, and actions.

Skills

Accounting experience

Project management

Client management

Consulting advisory

Nonprofit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA certification

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) is seeking a Controller for its Non-Profit Services (CAAS) practice in Southern New England, with opportunities in Cranston, RI and nearby locations. The role involves acting as Controller for designated nonprofit clients, advising on accounting practices, and managing multiple client projects and deadlines.

The position requires seven years of accounting/financial experience and a Bachelor's degree; CPA is preferred but not required.