Location: Minneapolis,MN, USA
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 looking to hire an Assistant Controller with State & Local Government and/or Charter School industry experience, to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) group in Minneapolis, MN. Our CAAS - State & Local Government service helps our clients transform their governmental entity 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.
As an Assistant Controller, you will:
* Perform Assistant Controller functions as part of the client's accounting services team and manage these functions for your clients.
* Act as a 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 for our clients, communities, and people.
* 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.
What you will need:
* 4 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.
* CPA preferred but not required.
* Grants Management experience is preferred.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
* Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
Our Perks:
* Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
* Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.
* Paid Volunteer Time Off.
* Mental health coverage.
* Quarterly Wellness stipend.
* Fertility benefits
* Complete list of benefits here
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Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
To view a complete list of benefits click here.