CAAS Controller – Nonprofit

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Nonprofit Controller managing client accounting engagements for CLA, a national professional services firm. Preparing financial statements, advising management, and overseeing multiple client projects.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeQuincy • Massachusetts, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $116,000 - $187,000 per yearWebsite

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 financial standards and project management. Capable of advising on financial objectives and maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial AnalysisClient ManagementProject ManagementNonprofit AccountingCPA Certification

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationAccounting StandardsFinancial RecommendationsBudgetingForecasting

Soft Skills

Consultative AdvisingRelationship BuildingTime ManagementCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingNonprofit SectorFederal PoliciesState DirectivesOrganizational Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the Controller for designated clients
Advise clients as a consultant on best practices for accounting and finance-related engagements
Manage multiple clients, projects, workstreams, and deadlines
Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations
Foster and build opportunities and attend industry-leading events and trainings
Maintain knowledge of organizational policies, federal and state 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
Experience in Nonprofit highly preferred
CPA certification preferred but not required
Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required
Knowledge of client organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Comprehensive benefit options supporting physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
Competitive wages
Career growth opportunities
Industry-leading events and trainings