AI Strategy Director: Executive Advisory & Delivery

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking 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 requires translating complex AI concepts into executive decisions and building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.

You will oversee multiple AI engagements, coordinate cross-functional teams, and advance CLA’s AI capabilities through thought leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 6 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end AI strategy engagements from opportunity identification to deployment and optimization.
• Develop and set AI strategy approaches that translate complex AI concepts into 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 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 and representing the firm’s AI capabilities.

Skills

AI strategy

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking 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 requires translating complex AI concepts into executive decisions and building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.

You will oversee multiple AI engagements, coordinate cross-functional teams, and advance CLA’s AI capabilities through thought leadership and