Assistant Controller – Nonprofit Industry

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

. Perform Assistant Controller functions as part of the client’s accounting services team and manage these functions for your clients.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,000 - $142,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree is required.
4 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required.
Public accounting experience preferred.
Relevant work experience with Nonprofit is highly preferred.
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

Comp & 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingfinancial analysisproject managementfinancial statement preparationaccounting softwareQuickBooksMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlook

Soft Skills

consultingadvisingcommunicationclient managementdeadline managementrelationship building

Certifications

Bachelor's degree