Engagement Director: Interim Accounting & Advisory Leader

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mental health coverage

Fertility benefits

Job summary

CLA is seeking Engagement Directors for Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS). You will serve as a high-level interim or project-based accounting resource across industries, supporting accounting, finance, tax, and audit engagements.

This role emphasizes designing and improving close processes, financial reporting, forecasting and consolidations, with travel opportunities and a flexible, full-benefits hourly employment structure.

Qualifications

• Ten years of relative work experience including public accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Mastery in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.
• Prior project management and client service management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a high-level interim or project-based accounting resource for clients in various industries.
• Design or improve monthly close, financial reporting, forecasting, and consolidations.
• Take an active, hands-on approach in executing client engagements.
• Travel opportunities available; select engagements to balance career and life.

Skills

Project management

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

CLA is seeking Engagement Directors for Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS). You will serve as a high-level interim or project-based accounting resource across industries, supporting accounting, finance, tax, and audit engagements.

This role emphasizes designing and improving close processes, financial reporting, forecasting and consolidations, with travel opportunities and a flexible, full-benefits hourly employment structure.