Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO (design paths)

Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mental health coverage

Fertility benefits

Job summary

CLA is seeking an Engagement Director for Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS). This role provides high‑level interim or project‑based accounting support to diverse clients, covering accounting, finance, tax, and audit functions.

You will design and improve monthly close, financial reporting, forecasting, and consolidations, and actively manage engagements. Travel opportunities exist, and you can select engagements to balance your career and life.

Qualifications

• Ten years of relevant work experience including public accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Mastery in Microsoft Excel and experience in a variety of accounting software.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a high‑level interim or project‑based accounting resource for clients in various industries (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.
• Travel opportunities – the more you’re open to travel, the more opportunities you’ll have.
• Select engagements to balance career and life while delivering quality client service.
• Access to a full benefits package as an hourly employee.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Client service management

Project management

Excel proficiency

Accounting software familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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. 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
• Fertility benefits

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.