CAAS - Controller (State & Local Government) | Greater Tampa Bay Area

CliftonLarsonAllen•Tampa, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CLA is seeking a Controller with State & Local Government industry experience to join its Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) group. The position is based at a CLA office in the greater Tampa Bay area, either Tampa or Lakeland, Florida. The CAAS State & Local Government team provides accounting, finance, and treasury services to local towns, cities, and school districts. The Controller oversees financial planning and accounting activities, develops internal controls, prepares financial information and reporting, and advises management on financial objectives and actions. The role includes communicating with boards, bankers, investors, constituents, and other stakeholders, and may involve preparing for or hosting board presentations. The role offers a hybrid and flexible working environment. Depending on project needs, work may be performed at client locations or in the office, with opportunities to collaborate with other CLA employees.

Requirements

Seven years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Maintain knowledge of client 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.
Maintain accounting technical knowledge related to the industry.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in State & Local Government is highly preferred.
CPA is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
Coordinate and direct financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities for all or part of an organization.
Prepare financial information.
Prepare or direct the preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, budgets, and reports required by regulatory agencies.
Evaluate funding needs and investment of surpluses, and make appropriate recommendations.
Monitor financial ratios and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing actions.
Advise management on short- and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
Communicate regularly with boards, bankers, investors, constituents, and other stakeholders; this may include preparing for or hosting board presentations.
Maintain knowledge of client 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.
Maintain accounting technical knowledge related to the industry.