Assistant Controller

We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That's why CLA exists to create opportunities. With 8500 employees and over 130 offices nationwide, we promise to know you and help you!

If you answer YES to these questions, then our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) practice could be a great fit for you!

• Do you have an accounting background but are bored of doing the same tasks each month for just one company?
• Do you crave variety in the type of work you do and the clients you serve?
• Do you like to travel to clients and thrive during face-to-face interactions?
• Do you want the stability and backing of a top 10 national firm?

Our CAAS practice is looking for an Assistant Controller to join our growing Construction industry team, based out of either our Des Moines or Cedar Rapids, IA office location.

As a member of CLA's CAAS practice, you will provide accounting services to CLA's construction industry clients in the local city area and will be a key part of our client service teams. You will work directly with clients to provide customized accounting and finance services to support them as they grow their business.

This position provides an outstanding opportunity to grow your career as you contribute to the success of clients' businesses or organizations. This is a full-time, long-term career opportunity providing fractional accounting/finance services to multiple CLA clients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Complete construction AIA draw process, either manually or with software.
• Complete lien waiver verification and insurance verification.
• Track development project expenses including hard and soft costs, month over month totals, stored materials, retainage, etc.
• Complete non-complex and some complex account reconciliations and record transactions as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual adjusting and closing process.
• Apply GAAP (FASB/SFAS) related to our clients' specific industries.
• Prepare and review the general ledger, financial statements and required work papers.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing financial and statistical reports, analyzing for unusual items and notifying team leaders when necessary.
• Prepare and review payroll and payroll tax reporting.
• Assist annually with preparation for the independent auditors.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the financial operations of industry specific engagements (i.e. nonprofit, healthcare, manufacturing, etc.).
• Identify accounting errors, research technical issues, and proactively resolve issues.
• Assist with projects related to due diligence, system selection, and other consulting.

Required Education/Experience/Abilities:

• Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Experience: 4 years of experience as a Senior Accountant, Assistant Controller, Senior Auditor or equivalent. Relevant construction industry experience is highly preferred.
• Heavy user of accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Intacct, Bill.com, Expensify, Fathom, etc.).
• CPA preferred, but not required
• 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.