Controller – Retail Industry

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

. Act as the Controller for designated clients .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeDes Moines • Iowa • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in accounting and finance, with a strong focus on financial analysis, client advisory, and customized back-office solutions. Proficient in mentoring teams and preparing comprehensive financial reports for management and boards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

7 Years Accounting ExperienceFinancial Statement AnalysisQuickBooks ProficiencyMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyClient Advisory

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisAccounting StandardsManagement ReportingBack-Office SolutionsClient Financial Statements

Soft Skills

MentoringAdvisory Skills

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooksMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

Retail ExperienceFederal PoliciesState PoliciesOrganizational Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the Controller for designated clients
Advise clients on best practices for accounting and finance-related engagements
Mentor staff and seniors within the team
Assist in designing customized back-office solutions for clients
Prepare and analyze client financial statements
Make recommendations based on financial analysis
Prepare management reporting packages for management teams and Boards
Maintain knowledge of client organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards
Attend industry-leading events and trainings
Work at client locations or in the office depending on project needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required
Relevant experience in retail highly preferred
Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems
QuickBooks experience preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and applicable software
Ability to work at client locations or in the office depending on project needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Comprehensive benefit options
Flexible working environment
Opportunity to work closely with other CLA family members
Industry-leading events and trainings