Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

Clifton Larson Allen•Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

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. Prior industry experience as a CFO, Controller, SEC Reporting or Internal Audit Manager equivalent preferred. We love Big Four alum!
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field required.
Mastery in Microsoft Excel and experience in a variety of accounting software.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification is preferred but not required.
Prior project management and exceptional client service management experience preferred.

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.
Have access to full benefits package as an hourly employee.