Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; West Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a top-tier professional services firm as an Accounting Consultant (Engagement Director) and leverage your extensive experience in public accounting to provide high-level accounting resources for clients across diverse industries. In this dynamic role, you'll have the opportunity to design and enhance accounting processes while enjoying the flexibility to choose your engagements. With a focus on work-life balance, this position allows for travel and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Experience career growth through exposure to various roles and specializations in an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives. Embrace the chance to create opportunities for clients and communities while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mental health coverage

Quarterly Wellness stipend

Fertility benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in public accounting or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree required; CPA preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an interim accounting resource for clients across various industries.
• Design and improve accounting processes and take a hands-on approach.

Skills

Public Accounting

Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Project Management

Client Service Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

Apply locations West Hartford, CT Shelton, CT time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id R14748

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:

1. 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.).
2. Design/improve accounting processes such as: monthly close, management and financial reporting, forecasting, consolidations, and system implementations to name a few.
3. Take an active and hands-on approach in executing client engagements.
4. Have the opportunity to travel – the more open you are to travel, the more opportunities we can present to you!
5. Pick and choose your engagements – allow yourself to enjoy your career AND life.
6. Have access to full benefits package as an hourly employee.

What you will need:

1. 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!
2. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field required.
3. Mastery in Microsoft Excel and experience in a variety of accounting software.
4. CPA certification is preferred but not required.
5. Prior project management and exceptional client service management experience preferred.

Our Perks:

1. Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
2. Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
3. Paid Volunteer Time Off
4. Mental health coverage
5. Quarterly Wellness stipend
6. Fertility benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employer /AA Employer/Minorities/Women/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.

About Us

Start your inspired career
When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career . Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It’s not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles — it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential. At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility.

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services.

CLA is an equal opportunity employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.