Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

12 weeks paid parental leave

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mental health coverage

Quarterly Wellness stipend

Fertility benefits

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in Tempe, Arizona is seeking experienced Accounting Consultants to provide high-level project-based accounting support. You will work with various clients to design processes, execute engagements, and have the opportunity for travel.

The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of relevant experience, preferably with a background as CFO or Controller, and possess a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Enjoy flexible PTO and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ten years of relevant work experience including public accounting.
• Preferably prior industry experience as CFO, Controller, or equivalent.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a high-level interim or project-based accounting resource.
• Design/improve accounting processes.
• Take an active role in executing client engagements.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Client service management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business

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. 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 consulting and outsourpractice. CAST 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.