Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

CliftonLarsonAllen; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mental health coverage

Fertility benefits

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen is seeking Accounting Consultants (Engagement Directors) for its Client Accounting and Advisory Services in Houston, Texas. The role involves serving as interim accounting resources for clients, focusing on flexibility and client service.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of relevant experience, an accounting degree, and strong expertise in Microsoft Excel and accounting software. Benefits include flexible PTO, parental leave, and extensive mental health support.

Qualifications

• Ten years of work experience including public accounting.
• Mastery in Microsoft Excel and experience in accounting software.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a high-level accounting resource for clients.
• Design and improve accounting processes.
• Manage engagements while maintaining flexibility.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Project management

Client service management

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software expertise

Education

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

Tools

Various accounting software

Job description

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

We are 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!

• 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.
• 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
• Fertility benefits

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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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