CAAS-Controller- Nonprofit
About The Position
CLA is seeking a Controller for its Non-Profit Services CAAS practice in Southern New England. The role is available in Quincy, Andover, Boston, Worcester, or New Bedford, Massachusetts, and Cranston, Rhode Island. CAAS helps clients transform their businesses through a collaborative approach to mitigating risk, overcoming challenges, meeting deadlines, and addressing workforce needs. The Controller acts as the controller for assigned clients and serves as a consultant and advisor on accounting and finance best practices. The position manages multiple clients, projects, and deadlines; prepares and analyzes client financial statements; and makes recommendations. The Controller also maintains knowledge of client organizational policies and procedures, applicable federal and state directives, and current accounting standards, while advising management on short- and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
Requirements
- Seven years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience.
- Bachelor’s degree; a combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Nice To Haves
- Public accounting experience preferred.
- Nonprofit experience highly preferred.
- CPA certification preferred but not required.
- Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Act as the Controller for designated clients.
- Serve as a consultant and advisor to clients on best practices for accounting and finance-related engagements.
- Manage multiple clients, work, and deadlines using project management expertise.
- Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations.
- Foster and build opportunities and attend industry-leading events and trainings.
- Maintain knowledge of client organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
- Advise management on short- and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit options include health, dental, vision, and 401(k). CLA also describes its wellness approach as supporting physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
