Assistant Controller - CAAS (State and Local Government)
At a glance
Junior Accounting role at Cliftonlarsonallen. West Hartford · full-time · $99,000–$150,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Handle assistant controller work for client accounting teams, taking responsibility for those services across your client portfolio
- Advise clients on accounting and finance engagements, using sound practices to guide their decisions
- Coordinate work for several clients at once and keep projects and deadlines on track
- Prepare and review client financial statements, then recommend changes based on your analysis
- Keep current on client procedures, government directives and accounting standards that shape the work
What you bring
- At least six years of relevant experience in accounting or finance
- A bachelor's degree, though related experience, education and training may substitute
- Strong command of GAAP
- Connecticut government or MUNIS experience is preferred
Who this fits
This role suits an accounting professional ready to advise state and local government clients while managing several engagements. The position is in Connecticut, with opportunities in West Hartford and Shelton.
From the employer
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. Even with more than 9,00 people, 120 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.
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.
About the role:
CLA is looking to hire an Assistant Controller for our State and Local Government Client Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) Practice in Connecticut. Our CAAS service helps our clients transform their business with a collaborative approach that allows them to seamlessly mitigate risk, overcome challenges, meet deadlines, and identify personnel to help them with their workforce needs. Opportunities are available in our West Hartford and Shelton locations.
As an Assistant Controller, you will:
- 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.
What you will need:
- 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required.
- Experience in Connecticut Government 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
- MUNIS experience strongly preferred
Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
The compensation range for this position in Connecticut is: $99,000.00 – $150,000.00
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Wellness at CLA
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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