CAAS- Controller - Nonprofit

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Shelton, CT

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. You will take on the role of consultant and advisor to your clients on best practices for accounting and finance-related engagements. You will provide project management expertise by managing multiple clients, work, and deadlines. You will prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations. You will foster and build opportunities and attend industry-leading events and trainings. You will maintain knowledge of the client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards. You will advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
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.