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 for our Client Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) who can sit in our Southern California offices, preferably Century City or Pasadena. This role will primarily assist our Business Management/Family Office clients. Our CAAS practice 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:

Assist the accounting team to record complex transactionsReview complex account reconciliations prepared by the accounting teamComplete 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 papersAnalyze and interpret financial information and regularly present to the client’s leadershipDevelop budgets, analyze variances and implement corrective actions as neededReview payroll and payroll tax complianceEnsure overall responsiveness to client requests and sustain client relationships as a close associate to the Principal. Point person on asset acquisitions and dispositions, client loans, cooperative applications, etc. Provide guidance on the client’s insurance plan (includes homeowners, personal liability, auto, etc.; business, if applicable, life, long term care, disability). Facilitate client onboarding process with support from Principal. Provide guidance on year-end payroll including bonus payrolls to officers from loan out entities. Develop working knowledge of retirement plans, gift and estate planning concepts. Be responsible for understanding the Client’s organization and structure, knowing the product/services and keeping abreast of Client news and changes. Prepare loan applications. Preparation of more complex investment analysis reports and understand the underlying asset classes. Tracks residual, profit participant and fee income payments. Anticipate and address client concerns and escalating problems proactively and as they arise.

What you will need:

A BS degree in accounting or related field required.6 years relevant work experience as a Controller or equivalent is required.Accounting back-office experience is required.Relevant experience in Business Management/Family Office accounting is required. Experience in entertainment and sports industry preferred.Public accounting experience preferred but not required.CPA certification is preferred but not required.Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems. AgilLink experience is preferred.Proficiency with applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc).Ability to travel to local client sites.

Our Perks:

Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)Up to 12 weeks paid parental leavePaid Volunteer Time OffMental health coverageQuarterly Wellness stipendFertility benefitsComplete list of benefits here

The wage range for this position is: $111,000 – $187,000

Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

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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.

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