CAAS - Controller (State & Local Government Industry) | Minneapolis, MN

Controller

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CLA is looking for a Controller with experience in the State & Local Government Industry to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) group in Minneapolis, MN. Our CAAS - State & Local Government team provides accounting, finance and treasury services to local towns, cities and school districts.

As a Controller you will :

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 clients organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.

Job Requirements :

Experience : 6 years of relevant accounting and / or financial experience is required. Relevant experience in State & Local Government is highly preferred.

Education : Bachelors 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 clients 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.

The wage range for this position in Minneapolis, MN is : $109,558.00 - $164,337.00 (annual).

Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

Our Perks...

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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.