Assistant Controller - CAAS - State and Local Government (In Office)

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Albuquerque, NM
In-Office
Fintech
The Role

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 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.

Our Client Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) practice is looking for an Assistant Controller to join our growing SLG team in the Albuquerque, NM.

About the role:

As a member of CLA’s CAAS practice, you will provide accounting services to CLA's clients in the local city area and will be a key part of our client service teams. You will work directly with clients to provide customized accounting and finance services to support them as they grow their business. This position provides an outstanding opportunity to grow your career as you contribute to the success of clients’ businesses or organizations. This is a full-time, long-term career opportunity serving multiple CLA clients on a permanent, part-time basis

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 trainings.
  • 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 is required.
  • Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
  • CPA preferred but not required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP.

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

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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.

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The Company
Century City, California
6,732 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

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.

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