CAAS Controller - Business Management

CLA is looking for a Controller with Family Office/Business Management industry experience to join our CAAS practice in Century City, CA. The role involves working 1:1 with clients to deliver customized accounting services, supervising the accounting team, and ensuring timely and accurate financial statements and reporting.

• Develop internal control policies and procedures for budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinate and direct financial planning, budgeting, procurement, and investment activities.
• Prepare and/or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, budgets, and required regulatory reports.
• Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
• Monitor ratios and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing corrective actions.
• Advise management on short‑term and long‑term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
• Communicate regularly with boards, bankers, investors, and other stakeholders; prepare for and/or host board presentations.

• Bachelor’s degree required; combination of related experience and training may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Six (6) years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required (business management or family office experience strongly preferred).
• Public accounting experience preferable.
• Proficiency with accounting software (Quick Books preferred) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with Agil Link highly desired.

• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (FASB/SFAS) or other comprehensive basis of accounting.
• Excellent organizational, goal‑orientation, and self‑motivation skills.
• Ability to handle pressure professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; clear, concise, and considerate.
• Ability to work cooperatively, valuing diverse contributions.
• Proven success in managing client relationships and exceeding expectations.

This position requires frequent local travel to client sites and occasional non‑local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings, or other business‑related purposes.

Compensation range in California: $ – $.

CLA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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