CAAS - Controller (Nonprofit Industry) | North/Central Minnesota

About the role

As a member of CLA’s CAAS practice, you will be an integral part of the CLA client service team and work directly 1:1 with our clients to provide customized accounting services to support them as they manage and grow their business or organization. This role is based out of one of our Northern Minnesota office locations (Saint Cloud, Monticello, Alexandria, or Brainerd MN).

Responsibilities

• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investment activities for all or part of an organization.
• Prepare financial information.
• Prepare and/or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
• Monitor ratio and key performance indicators (KPI).
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing actions.
• Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
• Communicate on a regular basis with boards, bankers, investors, constituents, etc.; may include prepping for and/or hosting board presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.
• 7 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required (Nonprofit industry and back-office accounting experience is highly preferred).
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems. QuickBooks experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

Skills

• An understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (FASB/SFAS) or other comprehensive basis of accounting.
• Strong organization skills, goal orientation, and self-motivation.
• Ability to handle pressure in a positive professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Communication that is clear, concise, and considerate of the needs of others.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and value the different contributions people make.
• Proven success in managing work and key client relationships to exceed client expectations.

Schedule

This position offers a hybrid and flexible working environment, which means you may be required to work at client locations or in the office depending on project needs.

Pay

The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $93,000.00 – $165,000.00. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

Benefits

To support our CLA family members, we offer comprehensive benefit options that include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being