St. Louis, Missouri, United States · On-site
We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That’s why CLA exists to create opportunities. With 8500 employees and over 130 offices nationwide, We promise to know you and help you! CL…
Skills: Financial Statement Analysis, Project Management, Accounting Best Practices, Treasury Services, Consulting
Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site
CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, …
Skills: Sage Intacct, Project Management, Business Software Consulting, Staff Management, Budgeting
Shelton, Connecticut, United States · On-site
CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, …
Skills: Financial Statement Analysis, Project Management, Client Management, Nonprofit Accounting, Financial Advisory
Canton, Ohio, United States · On-site
CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, …
Skills: Acumatica Implementation, System Configuration, End User Training, Data Conversion, Report Development
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, …
Skills: Architecture Design, CI/CD, Containerization, Infrastructure as Code, Git
Dallas, Texas, United States · On-site
CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, …
Skills: Accounting, Financial Reporting, Project Management, Client Service Management, Microsoft Excel
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
At CLA we create inspired careers. We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That’s why CLA exists to create opportunities. With more than 8500 employees and over 130 offices nation…
Skills: Financial Planning, Budgeting, Risk Management, KPI Analysis, Business Development
Andover, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$109k–$190k/yr
CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, …
Skills: Financial Statement Preparation, Auditing, Governmental Audits, Single Audits, Client Relationship Management
Dallas, Texas, United States · On-site
We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That’s why CLA exists to create opportunities. With 8500 employees and over 130 offices nationwide, We promise to know you and help you! At…
Skills: Internal Controls, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Financial Statement Preparation, KPI Monitoring
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States · Remote OK
$50/hr–$85/hr
CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, …
Skills: Accounting, Financial reporting, Project management, Microsoft Excel, Auditing
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$77k–$142k/yr
We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That’s why CLA exists to create opportunities. With 8500 employees and over 130 offices nationwide, We promise to know you and help you! CL…
Skills: Financial Statement Preparation, Nonprofit Accounting, Project Management, Client Relationship Management, QuickBooks
Nashville, Tennessee, United States · Hybrid
CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, …
Skills: Accounting, Financial Reporting, Project Management, Client Service Management, Microsoft Excel
Austin, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Description CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digit…
Skills: Product Vision, Product Strategy, Roadmap Development, Cross-functional Collaboration, Market Analysis
Denver, Colorado, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$33/hr
Are you looking to join a dynamic, growing team that serves hundreds of local governmental agencies right here in Colorado? Nationwide, our 600 state and local government professionals serve more than 1,700 local, county…
Skills: Customer Service, Data Entry, Accounts Receivable, Call Center Operations, Billing Coordination
St. Louis, Missouri, United States • On-site
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Act as a Controller and consultant for state and local government clients, providing accounting, finance, and treasury services. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing multiple client deadlines, and advising on industry best practices.
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of relevant accounting or financial experience, with a strong preference for state and local government expertise. A CPA certification is preferred but not required.
We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That’s why CLA exists to create opportunities. With 8500 employees and over 130 offices nationwide, We promise to know you and help you!
CLA is looking for a Controller with experience in State & Local Government Industry to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) group in St. Louis, MO. Our CAAS - State & Local Government team provides accounting, finance and treasury services to local towns, cities and school districts.
Act as the Controller for the designated clients you service.
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.
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.
Technical Competencies: 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.
Travel: 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.
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To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
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CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services. With more than 9,000 people, 130 U.S. locations and a global affiliation, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor. CLA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. EOE/AA Employer/Vets/Disability Hiring rights: https://www.claconnect.com/general/equal-employment-opportunity Disclaimer: http://www.CLAconnect.com/Disclaimer/
Offices: 10700 Northup Way, Suite 200, Bellevue, WA 98004-1446, US · 646 Okoma Drive, Suite A, Omak, WA 98841-9515, US · 601 West Riverside Avenue, Suite 700, Spokane, WA 99201-0622, US · 517 North Mission Street, Suite B, Wenatchee, WA 98801, US · 405 South Central Avenue, PO Box 277, Quincy, WA 98848-1259, US
Create Opportunities
CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services. With more than 9,000 people, 130 U.S. locations and a global affiliation, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor. CLA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. EOE/AA Employer/Vets/Disability Hiring rights: https://www.claconnect.com/general/equal-employment-opportunity Disclaimer: http://www.CLAconnect.com/Disclaimer/
Offices: 10700 Northup Way, Suite 200, Bellevue, WA 98004-1446, US · 646 Okoma Drive, Suite A, Omak, WA 98841-9515, US · 601 West Riverside Avenue, Suite 700, Spokane, WA 99201-0622, US · 517 North Mission Street, Suite B, Wenatchee, WA 98801, US · 405 South Central Avenue, PO Box 277, Quincy, WA 98848-1259, US
