Job Posting Title Accounting Consultant – Engagement Director
About The Position
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 Accounting Consultants (Engagement Directors) for our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS). CAAS provides customized accounting support for our clients (typically larger than $50M) on an interim and project basis. If flexibility, variety, and life balance are important to you…keep reading! As an Engagement Director, you will: Serve as a high-level interim or project-based accounting resource for clients in various industries on accounting, finance, tax, and audit roles (Interim Controller, Financial Reporting Manager, Internal Audit Manager, etc.). Design/improve accounting processes such as: monthly close, management and financial reporting, forecasting, consolidations, and system implementations to name a few. Take an active and hands-on approach in executing client engagements. Have the opportunity to travel – the more open you are to travel, the more opportunities we can present to you! Pick and choose your engagements – allow yourself to enjoy your career AND life. Have access to full benefits package as an hourly employee.
Requirements
- Ten years relative work experience including public accounting.
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field required.
- Mastery in Microsoft Excel and experience in a variety of accounting software.
- Prior project management and exceptional client service management experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Prior industry experience as a CFO, Controller, SEC Reporting or Internal Audit Manager equivalent preferred.
- We love Big Four alum!
- CPA certification is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a high-level interim or project-based accounting resource for clients in various industries on accounting, finance, tax, and audit roles (Interim Controller, Financial Reporting Manager, Internal Audit Manager, etc.).
- Design/improve accounting processes such as: monthly close, management and financial reporting, forecasting, consolidations, and system implementations to name a few.
- Take an active and hands-on approach in executing client engagements.
- Have the opportunity to travel – the more open you are to travel, the more opportunities we can present to you!
- Pick and choose your engagements – allow yourself to enjoy your career AND life.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
