CAAS - Controller; Construction Industry

CLA is looking to hire a Controller with Construction Industry experience for our Client Accounting & Advisory Services practice.

• Assist the accounting team to record complex transactions.
• Review complex account reconciliations prepared by the accounting team.
• Complete the monthly, quarterly, and annual adjusting and closing process.
• Adhere to the client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Provide detailed review of the general ledger, financial statements and required work papers.
• Prepare work papers for the independent auditors, if applicable.
• Analyze and interpret financial information and regularly present to the client’s leadership.
• Develop budgets, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Review payroll and payroll tax compliance.

• Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of a degree. CPA certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience: 6 years relevant work experience as a Controller or equivalent is required. Accounting back‑office experience is required. Relevant experience in the Construction industry is highly preferred. Public accounting experience is preferred.
• Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems.
• Quick Books experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and related software.

This position works primarily in‑office and requires frequent local travel to and from client sites. Occasional non‑local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings, or other business‑related purposes may be required.

The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $93,000.00 – $.

We offer comprehensive benefit options including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.

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.