CliftonLarsonAllen

CAAS - Controller (Logistics Industry) | Minneapolis, MN

CliftonLarsonAllen$93K — $165K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; CPA preferred
  • 6+ years of accounting/financial experience, especially in logistics
  • Experience in public accounting is a plus
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Ability to engage in local and some non-local travel for client-related duties

Responsibilities

  • Develop internal control policies for budgeting and cash management
  • Coordinate financial planning and budgeting activities
  • Prepare financial statements and regulatory reports
  • Recommend procurement of funds and investment strategies
  • Monitor key performance metrics regularly
  • Evaluate accounting staff performance and implement necessary actions
  • Advise management on financial policies and objectives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with potential employer contributions
  • Focus on physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
  • Emphasis on collaboration and career growth opportunities
  • Competitive wages tailored to individual qualifications and experiences
Full Job Description
Controller with Logistics industry experience, to join our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) practice based out of Minneapolis, MN office location.

Job Description:
  • Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
  • Coordinate and directs the financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investment activities for all or part of an organization. Prepare financial information.
  • Prepare and/or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
  • Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Monitor ratio and key performance indicators (KPI).
  • Monitor and evaluates the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing actions.
  • Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
  • Communicate on a regular basis with boards, bankers, investors, constituents, etc.; may include prepping for and/or hosting board presentations.


Education/Experience:
  • 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 of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required (logistics industry experience is highly preferred). Public accounting experience preferred.
  • Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems. QuickBooks experience is highly preferred.
  • Proficiency with applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
  • Travel: This position requires working primarily in-office, including local travel to/from client sites, as well as occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes.


Skills/Knowledge:
  • An understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (FASB/SFAS) or other comprehensive basis of accounting
  • Strong organization skills/goal orientation/self-motivation.
  • Ability to handle pressure in a positive professional manner.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Communication that is clear, concise, and considerate of the needs of others.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others and value the different contributions people make.
  • Proven success in managing work and key client relationships to exceed client expectations.


Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $93,000.00 - $165,000.00

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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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About CliftonLarsonAllen

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is a professional services firm that provides audit, tax, and advisory services to clients in a variety of industries. The firm was formed in 2012 through the merger of Clifton Gunderson and LarsonAllen, and has since grown to become one of the largest accounting firms in the United States. CLA has over 6,000 employees and serves clients in all 50 states. The firm is committed to providing exceptional service to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
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6,000 employees
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Founded
1960

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