Controller – Construction Industry
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Des Moines • Iowa • United States
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About the role
- Assist the accounting team to record complex transactions.
- Review complex account reconciliations prepared by the accounting team.
- Complete the monthly, quarterly, and annual adjusting and closing process.
- Adhere to the client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
- Provide detailed review of the general ledger, financial statements and required work papers.
- Prepare work papers for the independent auditors, if applicable
- Analyze and interpret financial information and regularly present to the client’s leadership.
- Develop budgets, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Review payroll and payroll tax compliance.
Requirements
- 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 Construction 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).
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
account reconciliationsadjusting and closing processgeneral ledger reviewfinancial statement analysisbudget developmentvariance analysispayroll compliancefinancial information analysiswork paper preparationaccounting standards
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsleadership skillsattention to detailproblem-solving skillspresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeCPA certification