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CAAS- Controller -Nonprofit

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP · Oak Brook, Illinois

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Pay$87k to $175k a year
LevelDirector · Accounting
Work modeNot stated
CPA exam supportNot mentioned
CPA licenseEligible or in progress
Experience8 years+
PostedSep 18, 2026
Found by usOct 8, 2026
Last checkedOct 9, 2026

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Serve as Controller for nonprofit clients providing accounting, advisory, financial statement preparation and project management.

A few years in, CPA in progressWants to grow in public accounting

Worth knowing: Nonprofit experience highly preferred

From the posting

CLA is a top 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 9,000 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 : CAAS service 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. CLA is looking to hire a Controller for our Non-Profit Services (CAAS) practice. Opportunities are available in our Chicago, Missouri, Indiana and Ohio locations 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. Provide project management expertise by managing multiple clients, work, and deadlines. Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations. Foster and build opportunities 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. Advise management on short-term and long term-financial objectives, policies, and actions. What you will need: Eight years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required. Bachelor’s degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree. Public accounting experience preferred. Experience in Nonprofit is highly preferred. CPA certification is preferred but not required. Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required. 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.

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