CAAS Controller (Retail Industry) | Sheboygan, WI

At CLA, 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.

About the role:

CLA is looking to hire a Controller with Retail industry experience, to join our Client Accounting and Advisory Services ( CAAS ) practice in Sheboygan, WI. Our CAAS team helps our clients transform their business with a collaborative approach that allows them to seamlessly mitigate risk, overcome challenges, meet deadlines, and identify personnel to help them with their workforce needs.

As a Controller, you will:

Act as the Controller for the designated clients you service

Take on the role of consultant and advisor to your clients on best practices for accounting and finance-related engagements

Mentor the staff and seniors within your team and assist in designing customized back-office solutions for clients

Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations

Prepare management reporting packages to assist management teams and Boards with understanding their financial results

Become an industry professional and attend industry-leading events and trainings

Maintain knowledge of the client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards

Requirements:

Experience : 7 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required . Relevant experience in retail, is highly preferred.

Education :
Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field). A combination of education, training and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Travel:
This position works primarily in-office and requires frequent local travel to/from client sites, as well as the possibility for occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes.#LI-TT1

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Wellness at CLATo 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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