CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Controller – Nonprofit 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

  • Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
  • Coordinate and directs the financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investment activities for all or part of an organization.
  • Prepare financial information.
  • Prepare and/or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
  • Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Monitor ratio and key performance indicators (KPI).
  • Monitor and evaluates the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing actions.
  • Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
  • Communicate on a regular basis with boards, bankers, investors, constituents, etc.; may include prepping for and/or hosting board presentations.

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 of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required (Nonprofit industry and back-office accounting experience 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
  • Complete list of benefits here
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial planningbudgetingaccountingfinancial statements preparationfinancial forecastingprocurement managementkey performance indicators (KPI) monitoringinvestment managementinternal control policies developmentcash management
Soft Skills
communicationleadershiporganizational skillsadvisory skillsevaluation skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeCPA certification