CAAS - Controller (State & Local Government) | Greater Tampa Bay Area
Tampa, FL · HybridFull-timePosted 6 days agoStill listed 1 day ago
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CliftonLarsonAllen is seeking a Controller with State and Local Government industry experience for its Client Accounting & Advisory Services group in the greater Tampa Bay area. The team provides accounting, finance, and treasury services to local towns, cities, and school districts. The role offers a hybrid and flexible working environment, with work at client locations or in the office depending on project needs.
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Full job description
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!
CLA is looking for a Controller with experience in State & Local Government Industry to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) group, based out of either one of our CLA office locations in the greater Tampa Bay, FL area (Tampa or Lakeland, FL). Our CAAS - State & Local Government team provides accounting, finance and treasury services to local towns, cities and school districts.
As a Controller you will:
- Develops internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
- Coordinates and directs the financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investment activities for all or part of an organization.
- Prepare financial information.
- Prepare, 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).
- Monitors 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..
Job Requirements:
- Experience: 7 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 reflects our commitment for both flexibility and collaboration. This role offers a hybrid and flexible working environment, which means you may be required to work at client locations or in the office depending on project needs. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with other CLA family members, encouraging a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
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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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How this job compares
Set against the 753 open Controller jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$128–168K/yr299 salary ranges
- US median$58–83/hr24 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 29 open Controller jobs in Florida and 753 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Florida
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Controller postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (598 postings).
- Education
- 393 of the 753 open Controller jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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