CAAS Controller, Professional Service Organizations

## CAAS Controller, Professional Service Organizations Apply locations:
Nashville, TNtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R17592

We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That’s why
** CLA
* * exists to
*** create opportunities***. With 8500 employees and over 130 offices nationwide, We promise to know you and help you! As a member of CLA’s CAAS practice, you will be an integral part of the CLA client service team and will work directly 1:1 with our clients to provide customized accounting services to support them as they manage and grow their business or organization.
CLA is looking for a
** Controller
* * with
** Professional Service I
**** ndustry
* * experience, to join our
** CAAS (
***** Client Accounting & Advisory Services*****)
** practice.
*
* Job Description:

*** Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
* Coordinate and directs the financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investment activities for all or part of an organization. Prepare financial information.
* Prepare and/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).
* Monitor 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.
** Education/

Experience:

**
* **
* Education:

*** Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree. CPA certification is preferred but not required.
* *** Experience***: 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required (logistics industry experience is highly preferred). Public accounting experience preferred.
* Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems. Quick Books experience is highly preferred.
* Proficiency with applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
* *** Travel***:
This position requires working primarily in-office, including local travel to/from client sites (depending on location), as well as occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes.
** Skills/Knowledge:
*** An understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (FASB/SFAS) or other comprehensive basis of accounting
* Strong organization skills/goal orientation/self-motivation.
* Ability to handle pressure in a positive professional manner.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Communication that is clear, concise, and considerate of the needs of others.
* Ability to work cooperatively with others and value the different contributions people make.
* Proven success in managing work and key client relationships to exceed client expectations.
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