Assistant Controller – CAAS

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Assistant Controller supporting Connecticut clients through CLA’s accounting and advisory services. Managing accounting functions, financial statements, compliance, and multiple client engagements.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeWest Hartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in accounting and finance, with a strong working knowledge of GAAP and proficiency in various accounting software. Capable of managing multiple clients and projects while providing strategic consulting and advisory services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

6 Years Accounting ExperienceStrong Knowledge Of GAAPMUNIS ExperienceProficiency In QuickBooksBachelor's Degree

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement AnalysisAccounting Best PracticesProject ManagementClient ConsultationFinancial Recommendations

Soft Skills

Client Relationship BuildingCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooksIntacctGreat PlainsYardiMRITimberlineSageFoundationsPeoplesoft

Industry Keywords

Connecticut GovernmentFederal PoliciesState PoliciesAccounting Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform Assistant Controller functions as part of clients’ accounting services teams and manage these functions for clients
Act as a consultant and advisor on accounting and finance-related best practices
Manage multiple clients, projects, workstreams, and deadlines
Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations
Foster and build opportunities for clients, communities, and people
Attend industry-leading events and training
Maintain knowledge of client organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required
Experience in Connecticut Government strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree required
Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree
Strong working knowledge of GAAP
MUNIS experience strongly preferred
Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Intacct, Great Plains, Yardi, MRI, Timberline, Sage, Foundations, and Peoplesoft

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being support
Career growth and opportunities to explore industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility
Industry-leading events and training