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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