CAAS Controller – Professional Service Organizations

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

. Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $116,000 - $187,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and accounting practices, with a strong focus on developing internal control policies and preparing financial statements. Proficient in utilizing accounting software, particularly QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office Suite to support financial operations and reporting.

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Financial PlanningBudget AdministrationAccounting Software ProficiencyCPA CertificationPublic Accounting Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationBudgetingCash ManagementCredit ManagementProcurementInvestment AnalysisKey Performance Indicator MonitoringRegulatory ReportingInternal Control DevelopmentAccounting Practices

Soft Skills

CommunicationAdvisory SkillsPerformance EvaluationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooksMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookAccounting Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingFinancial ObjectivesFinancial ReportingClient Accounting ServicesFinancial Planning Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting
Coordinate and direct financial planning, budgeting, procurement, and investment activities
Prepare financial information
Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, budgets, and regulatory reports
Evaluate procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make recommendations
Monitor ratios and key performance indicators
Monitor and evaluate accounting and financial staff performance and implement actions
Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions
Communicate with boards, bankers, investors, and constituents
Prepare for and/or host board presentations
Provide customized accounting services to clients as part of CLA's CAAS practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree is required; combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree
7 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required
Public accounting experience preferred
CPA certification preferred but not required
Thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems
QuickBooks experience highly preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and applicable software
Ability to work primarily in-office
Ability to travel locally to/from client sites and occasionally travel non-locally or overnight

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Comprehensive benefit options supporting physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
Competitive wages
Career growth opportunities