CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
Our CAAS practice is looking for an Assistant Controller (Retail) to join our growing team in the Eastern Midwest region.
As a member of CLA’s CAAS practice, you will provide accounting services to CLA's nonprofit clients in the local city area and will be a key part of our client service teams. You will work directly with clients to provide customized accounting and finance services to support them as they grow their business.
This position provides an outstanding opportunity to grow your career as you contribute to the success of clients’ businesses or organizations. This is a full-time, long-term career opportunity serving multiple CLA clients on a permanent, part-time basis.
What you'll be doing as an Assistant Controller:
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Oversee staff accountant work and perform month-end close duties including complex account reconciliations and financial statement preparation
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Analyze and interpret financial information that client leaders need to make sound business decisions.
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Prepare financial reports for creditors, regulatory agencies, and tax authorities, and others.
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Schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and identify corrective actions when necessary.
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Independently prepare financial statements.
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Maintain knowledge of client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
Required Education/Experience/Abilities:
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4 years of experience as a senior accountant, assistant controller, Senior Auditor or equivalent
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Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
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Heavy user of accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Intacct, Bill.com, Expensify, Fathom, etc.)
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Ability to travel to local client sites as needed.
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CPA preferred, but not required
Our Perks...
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Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
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Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.
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Paid Volunteer Time Off
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Mental health coverage
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Quarterly Wellness stipend
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Fertility benefits
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Complete list of benefits here
The wage range for this position is: $92,000 - 138,000.00 Annual
Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
Equal Opportunity Employer /AA Employer/Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
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CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services. With more than 7,000 people, 120 U.S. locations and a global affiliation, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com.
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