Learning Performance Strategy Lead

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401k

Wellness programs

Job summary

CLA is seeking a strategic, innovative Senior Learning Performance Strategist to partner with Tax and other business leaders, People Solutions (HR), and learning teams to design innovative, scalable programs that align with organizational goals and foster a culture of continuous learning.

This role aligns learning programs to business priorities, regulatory requirements, and market trends, enabling professionals to deliver exceptional client service and maintain a competitive edge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in learning and development or performance consulting.
• Experience in adult learning principles, assessment and evaluation design, change management, and project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business, or related field is required.
• Demonstrable history of professional development in this field.
• Experience with LXP (360 Learning) and LMS platforms, analytics tools (Power BI), AI, and automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technology-enabled diagnostics across services, industries, and support functions to identify performance gaps.
• Implement root-cause analysis of performance gaps to propose holistic, impactful solutions.
• Collaborate with leadership to define performance metrics and analyze data for informed decision-making.
• Design and execute learning strategies aligned with firmwide goals, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Leverage technology to accelerate the design, development and deployment of modern learning strategies.
• Develop competency- and skills-based learning paths for professionals at all levels using blended learning approaches.
• Ensure content is relevant, engaging, and tailored to professional services.
• Define scope, schedule, and budget for learning projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional planning and monitor risks; elevate to leadership as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure programs meet technical, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Advise on best practices and support change management communications.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on learning solutions that drive employee performance and engagement, business outcomes, and client value.
• Define KPIs and use analytics to assess learning effectiveness and business impact.
• Continuously refine programs based on feedback, metrics, and industry trends.
• Stay current with trends in digital learning, professional development, and accounting education.
• Support rollout of performance management systems and tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business

Tools

360 Learning (LXP)

Power BI

LMS platforms

AI & automation tools

Job description

CLA is seeking a strategic, innovative Senior Learning Performance Strategist to partner with Tax and other business leaders, People Solutions (HR), and learning teams to design innovative, scalable programs that align with organizational goals and foster a culture of continuous learning.

This role aligns learning programs to business priorities, regulatory requirements, and market trends, enabling professionals to deliver exceptional client service and maintain a competitive edge.