CAAS - Controller; Construction Industry | Des Moines or Cedar Rapids, IA

Overview

We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That’s why CLA exists to create opportunities
. With 8500 employees and over 130 offices nationwide, we promise to know you and help you.

If you answer YES to these questions, then our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) practice could be a great fit for you!

• Do you have an accounting background but are bored of doing the same tasks each month for just one company?

• Do you crave variety in the type of work you do and the clients you serve?

• Do you like to travel to clients and thrive during face-to-face interactions?

• Do you want the stability and backing of a top 10 national firm?

Our CAAS practice is looking for a Controller to join our growing Construction industry team, based out of either our Des Moines or Cedar Rapids, IA office location.

As a Controller, you will help our clients transform their business with a collaborative approach that allows them to seamlessly mitigate risk, overcome challenges, meet deadlines, and identify personnel to help them with their workforce needs.

• Assist the accounting team to record complex transactions.

• Review complex account reconciliations prepared by the accounting team.

• Complete the monthly, quarterly, and annual adjusting and closing process.

• Adhere to the client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.

• Provide detailed review of the general ledger, financial statements and required work papers.

• Prepare work papers for the independent auditors, if applicable.

• Analyze and interpret financial information and regularly present to the client’s leadership.

• Develop budgets, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Review payroll and payroll tax compliance.

• Education: 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.

• Experience: 6 years relevant work experience as a Controller or equivalent is required.

• Accounting back-office experience is required.

• Relevant experience in the Construction industry is highly preferred! Public accounting experience preferred but not required.

• Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems. Quick Books experience is preferred.

• Proficiency with applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

• Travel: This position works primarily in-office and requires frequent local travel to/from client sites. It may require occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes.

• 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 – see details

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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