Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; 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 hiring Accounting Consultants (Engagement Directors) in Houston, TX to provide flexible and impactful accounting support for clients. Ideal candidates will have ten years of relevant experience and a passion for financial consulting.

This role allows you to serve various industries, engage in hands-on projects, and enjoy substantial benefits including flexible PTO and paid parental leave. Join us at CLA to balance your career and life effectively.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience, ideally with Big Four background.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Experience in a CFO or Controller role is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an interim accounting resource for clients.
• Design and improve accounting processes.
• Execute engagements with a hands-on approach.

Skills

Ten years relative work experience including public accounting

Mastery in Microsoft Excel

Prior project management experience

Exceptional client service management

Education

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

Tools

Various accounting software

Job description

Overview

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. 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.

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!

Responsibilities

• 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

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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.