CAAS Controller - Nonprofit

About the role

CLA is seeking a Controller with Nonprofit industry experience to join our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) practice based in Albuquerque, NM. The ideal candidate will work closely with clients to provide customized accounting services and support their business growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Cook up and direct financial planning, budgeting, procurement, and investment activities for the organization.
• Prepare financial information, including financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, budgets, and regulatory agency reports.
• Evaluate the need for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses, making recommendations as necessary.
• Maintain and monitor ratio and key performance indicators (KPI).
• Supervise the accounting team on each engagement, which may include both CLA staff and client staff.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial statements and statistical information to the client's leadership team.
• Implement financial and operational best practices related to the client's specific industry.
• Communicate regularly with boards, bankers, investors, and other stakeholders, including preparing for and hosting board presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience, with a strong preference for nonprofit industry experience.
• Public accounting experience is preferred but not required.
• Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems, with QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Frequent local travel to client sites and occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings, and other business-related purposes.

Qualifications

• An understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (FASB/SFAS) or other comprehensive basis of accounting.
• Strong organizational skills and goal-oriented mindset.
• Ability to handle pressure positively and professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven success in managing work and key client relationships to exceed client expectations.

Benefits

CLA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more. For a full list of benefits, visit our website.