CAAS Controller (Retail Industry) | Sheboygan, WI

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Sheboygan, WI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

7 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in retail, is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

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