Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Accounting Consultants to join their Client Accounting and Advisory Services team. This role offers flexibility and a variety of engagements, allowing you to balance your career and personal life. As an Engagement Director, you will provide high-level accounting support, improve processes, and have the opportunity to travel. With a strong focus on client service and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for experienced professionals looking to make a significant impact in diverse industries.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mental Health Coverage

Quarterly Wellness Stipend

Fertility Benefits

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in public accounting or related fields.
• CFO or Controller experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a high-level accounting resource for various clients.
• Design and improve accounting processes and systems.

Skills

Public Accounting

Microsoft Excel

Project Management

Client Service Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master's Degree in Finance or Business

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

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.

What you will need:

• 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.

Our Perks:

• 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
• Complete list of benefits here

The wage range for this position is: $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.

To view a complete list of benefits click here.