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CAAS - Controller (Logistics Industry)

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · On-site

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Pay$98k to $168k a year
LevelDirector · Accounting
Work modeOn-site
CPA exam supportNot mentioned
CPA licenseEligible or in progress
Experience7 years+
PostedSep 22, 2026
Found by usOct 8, 2026
Last checkedOct 9, 2026

Quick look

Provide outsourced controller services and financial leadership for logistics clients including budgeting and financial reporting.

A few years in, CPA in progress

Worth knowing: Requires local and occasional overnight client travel

From the posting

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! As a member of CLA’s CAAS practice, you will be an integral part of the CLA client service team and will work directly 1:1 with our clients to provide customized accounting services to support them as they manage and grow their business or organization. CLA is looking for a Controller with Logistics industry experience, to join our CAAS ( Client Accounting & Advisory Services ) practice. Our logistics team primarily serves clients across the distribution, trucking and transportation, warehousing, and third-party logistics (3PL) sectors, providing outsourced accounting and strategic financial leadership solutions. 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 : 7 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.

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