Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director
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. 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.). You will also design/improve accounting processes such as: monthly close, management and financial reporting, forecasting, consolidations, and system implementations. You will take an active and hands-on approach in executing client engagements. There are opportunities to travel, and you can pick and choose your engagements. You will have access to a 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prior industry experience as a CFO, Controller, SEC Reporting or Internal Audit Manager equivalent preferred.
- Big Four alum.
- 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.
- Travel for client engagements.
- Select engagements to align with career and life balance.
Benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Mental health coverage
- Fertility benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
