Client Relationship Director

CliftonLarsonAllen; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Pasadena is seeking a Client Relationship Director to maintain and grow client relationships. The role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience, preferably in public accounting, along with strong business development skills. Responsibilities include networking, project management, and achieving business targets. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $136,000 to $231,000 annually, along with flexible PTO and wellness benefits.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave

Mental health coverage

Quarterly Wellness stipend

Fertility benefits

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of work experience.
• Big Four Audit Manager or public accounting experience preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand existing client relationships.
• Build your network to develop new relationships.
• Project manage ongoing engagements.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Client service orientation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

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 a Client Relationship Director for our growing CAAS practice in Southern California. CAAS provides customized accounting support on an interim and project basis for our clients - public, private and nonprofits ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. We are looking for someone who has the drive of a business owner, entrepreneurial spirit, and the desire to make a difference for our clients.

As a Client Relationship Director, you will:

• Maintain and expand existing client relationships.
• Build your network to develop new relationships in the community (Big Four and regional Audit Partners, Senior Audit Managers, Chief Financial Officers, Controllers, and others).
• Project manage ongoing engagements to meet client needs.
• Recognize opportunities, problem solve and close business, especially at strategically targeted accounts.
• Demonstrate exceptional client service and genuine interest in making a difference for our clients, while growing CAST revenue.
• Maintain business development targets and sales activities in CRM.
• Represent CLA at networking events and in public forums.

What you will need:

• A minimum of 8 years of work experience. Big Four Audit Manager or other public accounting as well as industry experience is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field required.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.
• A client services delivery orientation, relationship building experience, and drive to participate in business development initiatives.
• Exceptional interpersonal and the ability to gain the confidence and respect of senior executives and team members.
• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!).
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range. These same factors may cause starting pay to be below or above the posted range.

The wage range for this position is: $136-231K annually

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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.

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