ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT - ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP is seeking an Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director to provide customized accounting support for clients. This role involves serving as a high-level resource, enhancing accounting processes, and engaging directly with clients across various industries for interim projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in public accounting, a relevant degree, and strong skills in client and project management, with a flexible approach to their career.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave

Mental health coverage

Quarterly Wellness stipend

Fertility benefits

Qualifications

• Ten years relative work experience including public accounting.
• Prior industry experience as CFO, Controller, SEC Reporting or Internal Audit Manager preferred.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a high-level interim or project-based accounting resource for clients in various industries.
• Design and improve accounting processes.
• Execute client engagements actively and hands-on.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Client service management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

Apply locations Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R15527

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

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

• 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
• 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.

What you will

• 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.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.
• Prior project management and exceptional client service management experience preferred.
• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits

The wage range for this position

• 50 – $90 / hr.

Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

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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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