CAAS - Controller (State & Local Government Industry)

About the role

CLA is seeking a Controller with experience in State & Local Government Industry to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) group in Minneapolis, MN.

Responsibilities

• Take on the role of 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.

Requirements

• Experience: 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required. Relevant experience in State & Local Government, is highly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field). A combination of education, training and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Certifications/Licenses: CPA is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Maintains knowledge of client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of accounting software packages.
• Maintains accounting technical knowledge related to the industry.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.

Benefits

• Paid time off and holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Pay

The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $93,000.00 – $165,000.00.

Schedule

This position works primarily in-office and requires frequent local travel to/from client sites, as well as the possibility for occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes.