AI Automation Consulting Practice Lead

Harnham; California; On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in California is seeking an AI Consultant to build and lead a new AI consulting practice. The role involves driving internal digital transformation projects and expanding client-facing work in the CPA and advisory community. Ideal candidates have technical expertise, consulting experience, and excellent communication skills to translate AI into measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical proficiency in AI with the ability to 'get under the hood'.
• Experience in product delivery, software implementation, or consulting.
• Proven ability to assess workflows and implement automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the AI consulting practice from the ground up.
• Drive internal AI initiatives to modernize business processes.
• Partner with CPA firms to identify opportunities for AI adoption.

Skills

Technical proficiency in AI

Consulting experience

Strong communication skills

Data security knowledge

Experience with offshore teams

Tools

Microsoft stack (SharePoint, Teams, Outlook)

Salesforce CRM

HubSpot

ChatGPT Enterprise

Job description

Overview

This AI Consultant will be responsible for building and leading a new AI consulting practice. This role will begin with internal digital transformation projects and quickly expand to client-facing work within the CPA and advisory community. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, consulting experience, and strong communication skills to translate AI into measurable business outcomes.

Base pay range

$190,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead the AI consulting practice from the ground up.
• Drive internal AI initiatives to modernize business processes.
• Partner with CPA firms and advisory clients to identify opportunities for AI adoption.
• Assess workflows and develop AI agents to automate tasks.
• Deliver solutions leveraging Microsoft stack (SharePoint, Teams, Outlook), Salesforce CRM, HubSpot, and ChatGPT Enterprise.
• Manage and collaborate with offshore teams (India, Mexico) and coordinate with the U.S.-based technical team (architect, developer, business analyst).
• Act as a subject matter expert, clearly articulating AI concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Candidate Profile

• Hands-on technical proficiency in AI with the ability to "get under the hood".
• Experience in product delivery, software implementation, or consulting.
• Strong background in data security, data structuring, and permissions.
• Proven ability to assess workflows and implement automation solutions.
• Background in CPA/accounting technology a strong plus.
• Comfortable working with offshore development teams and limited internal resources.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence at the executive level.