AI Strategy Director

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA in Austin, TX seeks an AI Strategy Director to lead end-to-end AI strategy engagements, guiding clients from opportunity identification and solution architecture through deployment and optimization. The role translates complex AI concepts into executive-level decisions and builds trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.

The position directs cross-functional teams and advances CLA's AI capabilities through thought leadership and business development, ensuring quality outcomes

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• None required - Certifications/Licenses

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end AI strategy engagements from opportunity identification through deployment and ongoing optimization.
• Develop and set AI strategy approaches that translate complex AI concepts into clear, executive-level insights and decisions.
• Advise and guide clients to align AI initiatives with business strategy, risk tolerance, regulatory requirements, and organizational readiness.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders (Director, VP, C-suite).
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of multiple AI engagements, ensuring quality outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Direct and coordinate cross-functional teams (Data Science, Engineering, Risk, Legal, Cyber, Digital Operations) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Monitor engagement risks, dependencies, and decision points, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Develop and advance AI frameworks, methodologies, and thought leadership, informed by evolving AI trends and regulations.
• Support firm growth and market presence through business development and representing the firm's AI capabilities.

Skills

AI strategy

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Client relationship management

Thought leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

We are seeking a AI Strategy Director. This role leads the design and delivery of end to end AI strategy engagements, guiding clients from opportunity identification and solution architecture through deployment and optimization while translating complex AI concepts into executive level decisions. They build trusted client relationships, directs cross functional teams, manages engagement risks and outcomes, and advances the firm's AI capabilities through thought leadership and business development.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end AI strategy engagements, from opportunity identification and solution architecture through deployment and ongoing optimization
• Develop and set director for AI strategy approaches that translate complex AI concepts into clear, executive level insights and decisions.
• Advise and guide clients to align AI initiatives with business strategy, risk tolerance, regulatory requirements, and organizational readiness.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders (Director, VP, C-suite).
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple AI engagements, ensuring quality outcomes and client expectations are met.
• Direct and coordinate cross-functional teams (Data Science, Engineering, Risk, Legal, Cyber, Digital Operations) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Monitor engagement risks, dependencies, and decision points, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Develop and advance AI frameworks, methodologies, and thought leadership, informed by evolving AI trends and regulations.
• Support firm growth and market presence through business development, identification of follow on opportunities, and representing the firm's AI capabilities.

Requirements

Experience

6 years of relevant experience required.

Education

Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Certifications / Licenses

None required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/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.