Accounting Consultant: Engagement Director

CliftonLarsonAllen

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 68,880 - 123,984

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks)

Paid volunteer time off

Comprehensive medical coverage

Quarterly wellness stipend

Fertility benefits

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen is seeking Accounting Consultants (Engagement Directors) in Minneapolis, MN, to provide customized accounting support for clients in various industries. This role emphasizes flexibility and work-life balance, offering a chance to enjoy your career while contributing meaningfully to client projects.

You will design and enhance accounting processes and have opportunities for travel and diverse engagements. The ideal candidates have a strong accounting background and significant experience in roles like CFO or Controller.

The compensation ranges from $50 to $90 per hour, alongside a full benefits package.

Qualifications

10 years of related work experience including public accounting.
Preferred industry experience as a CFO or Controller.
Mastery in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Serve as a high-level interim accounting resource.
Design or improve accounting processes.
Take an active role in executing client engagements.
Travel for client engagements as needed.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Project management

Client service management

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business

Tools

Various 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. Flexibility, variety, and life balance are important to you if you are looking for this opportunity.

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 or 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 a full benefits package as an hourly employee.

Requirements

Ten years of related 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 a 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.

Benefits