CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Assistant Controller - CAAS (State and Local Government)

Posted 23 Days Ago

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2 Locations

In-Office

Senior level

Consulting

The Role

Manage clients' accounting functions as Assistant Controller within CAAS, advise on accounting best practices, prepare and analyze financial statements, oversee multiple clients/projects, ensure compliance with policies and accounting standards, and build client relationships.

Summary Generated by Built In

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

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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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Skills Required

6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience
Experience in Connecticut government accounting
Bachelor's degree (or combination of related experience, education, and training accepted in lieu)
Strong working knowledge of GAAP
MUNIX experience
Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Intacct, Great Plains, Yardi, MRI, Timberline, Sage, Foundations, Xero, PeopleSoft)

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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness resources are positioned as a differentiator, including a recurring wellness stipend and expanded mental-health support options. Flexible work arrangements such as work-from-home and flex time are also framed as meaningful non-cash rewards.
Parental & Family Support — Family-building support is broad, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits. Additional programs like support for nursing parents who travel further strengthen the family benefits set.
Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) match and profit sharing, with vesting time reportedly reduced in recent updates. This provides a clearer long-term value component beyond base pay.