Client Relationship Leader Hybrid — CAAS Partnerships

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO (designed to offerflexil)

Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mental health coverage

Fertility benefits

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Client Relationship Leader to drive the growth of our CAAS practice in Northeast Ohio. You will expand existing client relationships and build your network to develop new opportunities, working with the Managing Principal and Outsourcing Client Service Team to deliver tailored accounting support services.

You will recognize opportunities, close business at targeted accounts, implement sales strategies for new prospects, and represent CLA at events while

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of work experience, including Big Four Audit Manager or other public accounting as well as industry experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Expand existing client relationships as well as build your network to develop new relationships in the community.
• Work closely with the Managing Principal and Outsourcing Client Service Team to drive business and service offerings.
• Recognize opportunities, problem solve and close business, especially at strategically targeted accounts.
• Implement a sales strategy for new account prospects, prepare client presentations, and attend local and regional networking events representing CLA.
• Effectively project manage ongoing engagements to meet client needs.
• Maintain business development targets and sales activities in CRM.

Skills

Relationship building

Business development

Interpersonal skills

Executive presence

Client services delivery

Education

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

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Client Relationship Leader to drive the growth of our CAAS practice in Northeast Ohio. You will expand existing client relationships and build your network to develop new opportunities, working with the Managing Principal and Outsourcing Client Service Team to deliver tailored accounting support services.

You will recognize opportunities, close business at targeted accounts, implement sales strategies for new prospects, and represent CLA at events while