Engagement Director, Interim Accounting Leader (CAAS)

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mental health coverage

Fertility benefits

Full benefits package

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in Connecticut seeks an Engagement Director for our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS). You will serve as a high-level interim accounting resource for clients in various industries, handling accounting, finance, tax, and audit roles.

You will design and improve monthly close processes, financial reporting, forecasting, and consolidations; travel is possible; choose engagements; access full benefits as an hourly employee.

Qualifications

• 8 years relevant work experience including public accounting or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Mastery in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software.
• CPA preferred but not required; strong client service management.

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 client engagements.
• Travel when opportunities arise to support assignments.
• Manage engagements while balancing career and personal priorities.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Interim accounting

Client service management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA certification

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in Connecticut seeks an Engagement Director for our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS). You will serve as a high-level interim accounting resource for clients in various industries, handling accounting, finance, tax, and audit roles.

You will design and improve monthly close processes, financial reporting, forecasting, and consolidations; travel is possible; choose engagements; access full benefits as an hourly employee.