CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where
our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
About the role: CLA is looking to hire a
Controller with
Agribusiness, Food & Beverage industry experience to join our
CAAS ( Client Accounting & Advisory Services ) practice, based out of either one of our Southern Minnesota office locations (
Mankato,
Owatonna,
New Ulm, or
Rochester MN). 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.
As a Controller, you will - 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.
What you will need: - 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.
- Relevant experience in Agribusiness, Food & Beverage 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. QuickBooks experience is preferred.
- Proficiency with applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
- Travel: This position requires frequent local travel to/from local area client sites and may require occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes.
The wage range for this position is: $95,485.00 - $143,228.00
Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
Our 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
- Complete list of benefits here
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