Assistant Controller - CAAS - SLG

Assistant Controller

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.

Our 600 state and local government professionals serve more than 1,700 local, county, and state government agencies. The public sector has been a primary focus for us for more than 40 years. We understand the legislative changes, funding challenges, compliance responsibilities, and risk management duties that impact our state and local government clients. We work together as a team to provide stellar administrative and accounting services to these agencies and their customers.

About The Role

CLA is looking to hire an Assistant Controller to join our growing Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) State & Local Government team in Massachusetts.

As a member of CLA's CAAS practice, you will provide services to our clients by filling interim positions ranging from Town Accountant, Treasurer / Collector, School Business Manager, Grants Manager, and more. Along with annual projects, such as state reporting to DOR and DESE, chart of account design, implementations, internal controls, and forecasting.

This position provides an outstanding opportunity to grow your career as you contribute to the success of clients' organizations.

What You'll Be Doing As An Assistant Controller

• Perform Assistant Controller functions as part of the client's accounting services team and manage these functions for your clients.
• Act as a consultant and advisor to your clients on best practices for accounting and finance-related engagements.
• Provide project management expertise by managing multiple clients, work, and deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations.
• Foster and build opportunities for our clients, communities, and people.
• Become an industry professional and attend industry-leading events and trainings.
• Maintain knowledge of the client's organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.

Required Education / Experience / Abilities

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