Consultant Relationship Director

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Charlotte, NC

3d•Hybrid

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 a Consultant Relationship Director for our growing Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) practice. CAAS provides customized accounting support on an interim and project basis for our clients – public, private and nonprofits ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. We are looking for someone to build relationships with and be the front-line contact for our consultants. As a Consultant Relationship Director, you will: Work to retain current consultants, maximize utilization of consultants and serve as the point of contact for the sourcing engagements. Analyze consultant skill sets and schedules to determine consultant options for proposed client projects. Support multiple client relationship leaders and manage the full lifecycle of consultant project placement. Determine relevant consultant skill sets needed to support market requirements. Participate in interview, selection, and onboarding efforts for consultants. Serve as a coach to consultants and help trouble-shoot client issues, scheduling issues, and team dynamics. Manage accountabilities for multiple markets and supervise 40+ consultants. Help promote a strong CLA culture and consultant satisfaction/retention.

Requirements

A minimum of 8 years of work experience; professional services or client service delivery is preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field required.
Experience in a full-time accounting role (private or public) or consulting with a focus in either Audit, Accounting, and/or Finance preferred.
Prior supervisory experience required.
Prior recruiting or hiring experience preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Word programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)

Responsibilities

Work to retain current consultants, maximize utilization of consultants and serve as the point of contact for the sourcing engagements.
Analyze consultant skill sets and schedules to determine consultant options for proposed client projects.
Support multiple client relationship leaders and manage the full lifecycle of consultant project placement.
Determine relevant consultant skill sets needed to support market requirements.
Participate in interview, selection, and onboarding efforts for consultants.
Serve as a coach to consultants and help trouble-shoot client issues, scheduling issues, and team dynamics.
Manage accountabilities for multiple markets and supervise 40+ consultants.
Help promote a strong CLA culture and consultant satisfaction/retention.