Assistant Controller (Nonprofit Industry) - Minneapolis or Southern Minnesota

• Do you have an accounting background but are bored of doing the same tasks each month for just one company?

• Do you crave variety in the type of work you do and the clients you serve?

• Do you like to travel to clients and thrive during face-to-face interactions?

• Do you want the stability and backing of a top 10 national firm?

Our CAAS practice is looking for an Assistant Controller to join our growing Nonprofit Industry team, based out of either of the following CLA office locations in Minnesota -- Minneapolis, Mankato, Rochester, Owatonna, New Ulm, or Austin MN.

As a member of CLA’s CAAS practice, you will provide accounting services to CLA's nonprofit 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.

What you'll be doing as an Assistant Controller:

• Oversee staff accountant work and perform month-end close duties including complex account reconciliations and financial statement preparation

• Analyze and interpret financial information that client leaders need to make sound business decisions.

• Prepare financial reports for creditors, regulatory agencies, and tax authorities, and others.

• Schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and identify corrective actions when necessary.

• Independently prepare financial statements.

• Maintain knowledge of client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.

Required Education/Experience/Abilities:

• Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

• Experience: 4 years of experience as a Senior Accountant, Assistant Controller, Senior Auditor or equivalent. Relevant Nonprofit industry experience is highly preferred.

• Heavy user of accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Intacct, Bill.com, Expensify, Fathom, etc.).

• CPA preferred, but not required

• Travel: Ability to travel to local client sites as needed.

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

The wage range for this position is: $88,200.00 – $134,000.00

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

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