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 9,00people, 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 Client Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) Manufacturing and Logistics Practice who can sit in our Quincy or Boston Massachusetts office. 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.
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:
- 4 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required.
- Experience in accounting manufacturing and logistics 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
- Proficiency in accounting software, e.g. QuickBooks, Intacct, Great Plains, Yardi, MRI, Timberline, Sage, Foundations, Xero, Peoplesoft
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 here
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 Massachusetts is: $93,000.00 – $152,000.00
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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.
To view a complete list of benefits click here.
Skills Required
- 4 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience
- Experience in accounting manufacturing and logistics
- Bachelor's degree
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP
- Proficiency in accounting software
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and family-building programs are emphasized alongside resources for caregivers and nursing parents. These offerings indicate meaningful support for major life events and family needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible PTO for eligible roles, paid holidays, and volunteer time off point to a broad time-off portfolio. These options expand scheduling flexibility beyond standard vacation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness and mental-health programs include virtual care, counseling, CBT tools, condition-management, and a wellness stipend. Added lifestyle supports such as Hinge Health and Omada broaden wellbeing resources.
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What We Do
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 7,000 people, 120 U.S. locations and a global affiliation, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com.
