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CAAS Controller (Retail/Restaurant Franchise)

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), Nutterville, WI, United States


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.

About The Role
CLA is looking to hire a Controller with Retail industry experience, to join our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) practice in Wisconsin. Our CAAS team helps our clients transform their business with a collaborative approach that allows them to seamlessly mitigate risk, overcome challenges, meet deadlines, and identify personnel to help them with their workforce needs.

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

Mentor the staff and seniors within your team and assist in designing customized back‑office solutions for clients

Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations

Prepare management reporting packages to assist management teams and Boards with understanding their financial results

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

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Experience: 6 years relevant work experience as a Controller or equivalent is required.

Public accounting experience preferred but not required.

Relevant work experience involving restaurant franchises is highly preferred.

Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems.

Travel: This position requires working primarily in‑office, with 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 available

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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