CAAS - Controller (Healthcare Industry) | North / Central Minnesota

Controller Position

CLA is a 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 8,500 people, 130 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 a Controller with Healthcare Industry experience, for our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) practice, based out of any of our North / Central Minnesota office locations (Monticello, Saint Cloud, Alexandria, or Brainerd / Baxter). As a Controller, you will help 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.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop full knowledge of GAAP (FASB / SFAS) and deep understanding of financial and operational aspects of the Healthcare industry.

Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.

Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investment activities for all or part of an organization.

Prepare financial information.

Prepare, or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.

Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.

Monitor ratio and key performance indicators (KPI).

Monitors and evaluates the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing actions.

Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.

Communicate on a regular basis with boards, bankers, investors, constituents, etc.; may include prepping for and / or hosting board presentations.

What You Will Need

Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree. CPA certification is preferred but not required.

6 years relevant work experience as a Controller or equivalent is required.

Accounting back-office experience is required.

Relevant experience in the Healthcare industry is highly preferred! Public accounting experience preferred but not required.

Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems. QuickBooks experience is preferred.

Proficiency with applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

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

The wage range for this position is $101,131.00 - $151,697.00 (annual). Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

Our perks include :

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 available here.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities