Tech Industry Controller — CAAS Finance Leader

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is looking to hire a Controller with Technology Industry experience for our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) practice. As a Controller, you will help our clients transform their business with a collaborative approach that allows them to seamlessly mitigate risk, overcome challenges, meet deadlines, and identify personnel to help them with their workforce needs.

Travel: This position works primarily in-office and requires frequent local travel to/from local area client sites, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA certification preferred but not required.
• 7 years relevant work experience as a Controller or equivalent is required.
• Accounting back-office experience is required.
• Relevant experience in the Technology industry is highly preferred! Public accounting experience preferred but not required.
• Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Intacct)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop full knowledge of GAAP (FASB/SFAS) and deep understanding of financial and operational aspects of the technology industry.
• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investment activities for all or part of an organization.
• Prepare financial information.
• Prepare, 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).
• Monitors 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

Financial analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA certification preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

CLA is looking to hire a Controller with Technology Industry experience for our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) practice. As a Controller, you will help our clients transform their business with a collaborative approach that allows them to seamlessly mitigate risk, overcome challenges, meet deadlines, and identify personnel to help them with their workforce needs.

Travel: This position works primarily in-office and requires frequent local travel to/from local area client sites, with