CLA is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Controller (State & Local Government Industry) to join our Outsourcing-Business Operations (BizOps) practice in Northern Minnesota. Our BizOps-State & Local Government team provides accounting, finance and treasury services to local towns, cities and school districts. This position can be based out of any one of our Northern MN office locations, including; Saint Cloud, Monticello, Alexandria, or Brainerd. 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 for our clients, communities, and people. 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. Job Requirements: Experience: 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required. Relevant experience in State & Local Government, is highly preferred. Education: Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field). A combination of education, training and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree. Certifications/Licenses: CPA is preferred, but not required. Technical Competencies: Maintains knowledge of client's organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of accounting software packages. Maintains accounting technical knowledge related to the industry. 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 #LI-TT1 Equal Opportunity Employer /AA Employer/Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Click 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 . 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