Assistant Controller – CAAS, Nonprofit
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: West Hartford • Connecticut • United States
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About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Public accounting experience preferred.
- CPA preferred but not required.
- Nonprofit experience highly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
- Skills/Knowledge: An understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (FASB/SFAS) or other comprehensive basis of accounting
- Strong organization skills/goal orientation/self-motivation.
- Ability to handle pressure in a positive professional manner.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Communication is clear, concise, and considerate of the needs of others.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and value the different contributions people make.
- Proven success in managing work and key client relationships to exceed client expectations.
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
- Complete list of benefits here
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accountingfinancial analysisproject managementGAAPFASBSFASfinancial statement preparationfinancial recommendationsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word
Soft Skills
organizationgoal orientationself-motivationpressure managementinterpersonal skillscommunicationcooperationclient relationship managementconsultingadvisory
Certifications
CPA