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.

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.

• 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

• 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.

To 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.

Start your inspired career When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It’s not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles — it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential.

At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility.

Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.

Investment advisory services are offered through Clifton Larson Allen  Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

CLA is an equal opportunity employer

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About CLA CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit