Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

CliftonLarsonAllen; West Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engagement Director to lead project-based accounting services. This role offers the chance to work flexibly with clients, improve accounting processes, and engage in a variety of projects across industries. With a focus on work-life balance, you will have the opportunity to choose your engagements and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible PTO and paid parental leave. If you have a strong background in public accounting and a passion for client service, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mental Health Coverage

Quarterly Wellness Stipend

Fertility Benefits

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in public accounting with a focus on client service.
• Mastery of Microsoft Excel and familiarity with various accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an interim accounting resource for clients across multiple industries.
• Design and improve accounting processes and execute client engagements.

Skills

Public Accounting

Project Management

Client Service Management

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

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 a 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.