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CAAS - Controller (SLG/Charter Schools)

CliftonLarsonAllen
parental leave, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Century City
Jul 16, 2025
CLA is looking for a highly motivated Controller with experience in the State & Local Government/Charter School Industry, to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) group in Los Angeles, CA. Our CAAS team provides accounting, finance and treasury services to local towns, cities and school districts.

As a Controller you will:

  • Act as the Controller for the designated clients you service.

  • Take on the role of 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.

Job Requirements:

  • Experience: 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required. Relevant experience in State & Local Government working with Charter Schools, is highly preferred.

  • Education: Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field). A combination of education, training and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

  • Certifications/Licenses: CPA is preferred, but not required.

  • Technical Competencies: Maintains knowledge of client's organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of accounting software packages. Maintains accounting technical knowledge related to the industry.

  • Travel: This position requires frequent local travel to/from 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: $112,700.00 - $171,000.00

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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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.

To view a complete list of benefits click here.

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