Controller – Construction

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Controller advising construction clients through CLA’s accounting and advisory services. Managing client finances, financial statements, deadlines, and long-term financial objectives.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, client management, and accounting best practices, with a strong focus on nonprofit and public accounting environments. Capable of advising on financial objectives and managing multiple projects effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Statement AnalysisClient ManagementProject ManagementNonprofit AccountingCPA Certification

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisAccounting StandardsFinancial ReportingBudgetingForecastingTax ComplianceCost AccountingFinancial ConsultingPolicy DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

CommunicationAdvisory SkillsRelationship BuildingTime ManagementProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingNonprofit SectorFinancial ObjectivesOrganizational PoliciesFederal PoliciesState Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the Controller for designated clients
Serve 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
Make recommendations based on financial statement analysis
Foster and build business opportunities
Attend industry-leading events and trainings
Maintain knowledge of client organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards
Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Seven years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required
Bachelor’s degree required
Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree
Public accounting experience preferred
Nonprofit experience highly preferred
CPA certification preferred but not required
Prior project management experience preferred but not required
Prior client management experience preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Comprehensive benefit options
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility
Wellness support focused on physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being