CAAS- Controller - Nonprofit

## CAAS
- Controller - Nonprofit Apply locations:
West Hartford, CT:
Shelton, CTtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R17502

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where 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 9,000 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**:

CAAS service 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.

CLA is looking to hire a Controller for our Nonprofit Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) practice in Connecticut.  Opportunities are available in our West Hartford and Shelton locations.
** 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.
* Provide project management expertise by managing multiple clients, work, and deadlines.
* Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations.
* Foster and build opportunities 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.
* Advise management on short-term and long term-financial objectives, policies, and actions.
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* What you will need:

*** Six years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required.
* Bachelor’s degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
* Public accounting experience preferred.
* Experience in Nonprofit is highly preferred.
* CPA certification is preferred but not required.
* Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required.
** Our Perks:
*** Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
* Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.
* Paid Volunteer Time Off
* Mental health coverage
* Quarterly Wellness stipend
* Fertility benefits
* Complete list of benefits here#LI- PK1
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