Engagement Director, Accounting & Advisory Services

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,880 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mental health coverage

Quarterly Wellness stipend

Fertility benefits

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is hiring Accounting Consultants (Engagement Directors) to provide customized accounting support for clients. The role demands ten years of relevant experience, including public accounting, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Engagement Directors will serve as project-based accounting resources and design/improve accounting processes. The position offers flexible PTO, parental leave, and other extensive benefits, emphasizing a work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Ten years of relevant work experience including public accounting.
• Prior industry experience as CFO, Controller, or Internal Audit Manager preferred.
• Experience in a variety of accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as interim or project-based accounting resource for clients.
• Design/improve accounting processes like monthly close and forecasting.
• Execute client engagements actively.

Skills

Public accounting experience

CPA certification

Project management

Client service management

Microsoft Excel mastery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is hiring Accounting Consultants (Engagement Directors) to provide customized accounting support for clients. The role demands ten years of relevant experience, including public accounting, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Engagement Directors will serve as project-based accounting resources and design/improve accounting processes. The position offers flexible PTO, parental leave, and other extensive benefits, emphasizing a work-life balance.