Assistant Controller; CAAS - State and Local Government

About CLA

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm that creates opportunities everyday for clients, people, and communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With more than 9,000 people, 120 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.

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits

CLA is looking to hire an Assistant Controller for our Client Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS)
State and Local Government Practice who can sit in our Colorado or Utah office. Our CAAS service helps clients transform their business with a collaborative approach that allows them to seamlessly mitigate risk, overcome challenges, meet deadlines, and identify personnel to help with workforce needs.

• Perform Assistant Controller functions as part of the client's accounting services team and manage these functions for your clients.
• Act as a consultant and advisor to 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 for our clients, communities, and people.
• Become an industry professional and attend industry-leading events and training.
• Maintain knowledge of the client's organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.

• 4 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required.
• Experience in accounting manufacturing and logistics is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency in accounting software, e.g. Quick Books, Intacct, Great Plains, Yardi, MRI, Timberline, Sage, Foundations, Xero, Peoplesoft.

The compensation range for this position in Colorado is: $86,000.00 - $

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.