Blind Inc.

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 Manufacturing industry experience to join our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) practice, based out of either one of our Southern Minnesota office locations (Mankato, Owatonna, or Rochester). As a Controller, you will help 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... Assist the accounting team to record complex transactions. Review complex account reconciliations prepared by the accounting team. Complete the monthly, quarterly, and annual adjusting and closing process. Adhere to the client's organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards. Provide detailed review of the general ledger, financial statements and required work papers. Prepare work papers for the independent auditors, if applicable Analyze and interpret financial information and regularly present to the client's leadership. Develop budgets, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions as needed. Review payroll and payroll tax compliance. What you will need: 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 relevant work experience as a Controller or equivalent is required. Accounting back-office experience is required. Relevant experience in the Manufacturing & Distribution industry is highly preferred! Public accounting experience preferred but not required. Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems. QuickBooks experience is preferred. Proficiency with applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.). Travel: This position requires frequent local travel to/from local area 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 #LI-TT1 Equal Opportunity Employer /AA Employer/Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Click here to learn about your hiring rights. 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. CLA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. EOE/AA Employer/Vets/Disability