CAAS Controller - Construction (In Office)

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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 seeking to hire a Controller - Construction Industry (CAAS) in our Tri Cities offices. This role performs Controller functions as part of the client’s accounting services team. They act as and manage the designated function(s) for the client. They are also accountable for identifying and implementing best practices related to the service(s) provided to add value to the client. They develop full knowledge of GAAP (FASB/SFAS) and deep understanding of financial and operational aspects of their specific industry. As a Controller - Construction Industry (CAAS) you will be responsible for:

Requirements

6 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.
Maintains knowledge of client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of accounting software packages.
Maintains accounting technical knowledge related to the industry.
This position requires frequent local travel to/from client sites and may require occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes.

Responsibilities

Financials: Develops internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
Coordinates and directs the financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investment activities for all or part of an organization.
Prepare financial information.
Prepare, 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).
Leadership: Monitors 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.