Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mental health coverage

Fertility benefits

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC seeks an Accounting Consultant (Engagement Director) to provide high-level interim or project-based accounting support for clients across industries. You will design and improve processes around monthly close, financial reporting, forecasting, and consolidations, while actively delivering engagements with a hands-on approach.

The role offers travel opportunities and a flexible lifecycle of engagements, with a comprehensive benefits package for hourly

Qualifications

• 8 years relevant work experience including public accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Mastery in Microsoft Excel and experience with various accounting software.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a high-level interim or project-based accounting resource for clients.
• Design and improve monthly close, financial reporting, forecasting, and consolidations.
• Take a hands-on approach in executing client engagements.
• Travel as needed to support engagements.
• Choose engagements to balance career and life.
• Access to full benefits package as an hourly employee.

Skills

Project management

Client service management

Advanced Excel

Accounting software experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

## Accounting Consultant - Engagement DirectorApply: Denver, CO: Salt Lake City, UT: Full time: Posted Today: R17558CLA 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:*** 8 years relevant work experience including public accounting (10+ years preferred).* Prior industry experience as a CFO, Controller, SEC Reporting or Internal Audit Manager equivalent preferred. We love Big Four alum!* A bachelor’s degree is required (combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree). Degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred.* 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* Fertility benefits**Compensation Strategy Statement** Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range. These same factors may cause starting pay to be below or above the posted range. For Colorado, the range for this position is $55-$80/hour.Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.