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About the Role
CLA is seeking an Assistant Controller for its Higher Education Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) Practice. This role involves transforming client businesses through a collaborative approach to mitigate risk, overcome challenges, and meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Perform Assistant Controller functions as part of the client’s accounting services team and manage these functions for your clients.
- Act as a 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 training.
- Maintain knowledge of the client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
Requirements
- 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required.
- Experience in the Higher Education Industry is strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP
Skills
- Proficiency in accounting software, e.g. QuickBooks, Intacct, Great Plains, Yardi, MRI, Timberline, Sage, Foundations, Xero, Peoplesoft
Location
- Chicago, Il
- King of Prussia, Pa
- Austin, Tx
- Houston, Tx
- Minneapolis, Mn
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- The compensation range for this position in Illinois is: $81,000.00 – $144,000.00
- The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $77,000.00- $139,000.00
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
About the Company
- 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, consulting, and outsourcing services.
- CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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