Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mental health coverage

Quarterly Wellness stipend

Fertility benefits

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is looking for an Engagement Director to serve as a high-level interim accounting resource for clients across various industries. The role emphasizes flexibility, allowing you to choose your engagements while enjoying benefits like up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave and flexible PTO.

Ideal candidates will have at least ten years of experience in public accounting and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. A strong command of Microsoft Excel and project management skills are essential. Join CLA in supporting our clients with customized accounting solutions!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a high-level interim accounting resource for clients.
• Design/improve accounting processes like financial reporting and forecasting.
• Take a hands-on approach in executing client engagements.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Project management

Client service management

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Various accounting software

Job description

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.