Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

CliftonLarsonAllen; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; 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

CliftonLarsonAllen is seeking an Accounting Consultant (Engagement Director) in Tempe, Arizona. This role offers the chance to provide high-level interim accounting support for clients and requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in public accounting along with a bachelor's degree.

The position includes flexible PTO, paid parental leave, and mental health coverage as part of the benefits. Ideal candidates are proactive and ready to travel as opportunities arise.

Qualifications

• Ten years relative work experience including public accounting.
• Prior industry experience as a CFO, Controller, SEC Reporting or Internal Audit Manager equivalent is preferred.
• Exceptional client service management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a high-level interim or project-based accounting resource for clients.
• Design/improve accounting processes such as monthly close and financial reporting.
• Take an active and hands-on approach in executing client engagements.
• Travel opportunities available based on flexibility.
• Choose your engagements to balance career and life.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Client service management

Microsoft Excel mastery

Accounting software experience

Project management

Education

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

CPA certification (preferred)

Job description

Accounting Consultant (Engagement Director)

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 consulting and outsourcing practice. 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 youkeep 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
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here