Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where
our purpose is to
create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table,so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

CLA is looking to hire Accounting Consultants(Engagement Directors) for our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS). CAASprovides customized accounting support for our clients(typically larger than $50M) on an interim and project basis. If flexibility, variety,andlife balanceareimportant to you...keep reading!

• Serve as ahigh-level interim or project-basedaccountingresource for clientsin various industries on accounting, finance, tax, and audit roles(Interim Controller, Financial Reporting Manager, Internal Audit Manager, etc.).
• Design/improve accounting processes such as:monthly close, management and financial reporting, forecasting, consolidations,and system implementations to name a few.
• Take an active andhands-on approach in executingclientengagements.
• Have the opportunity totravel - the more open you are totravel,the more opportunities we can present to you!
• Pick and choose your engagements - allow yourself to enjoy your career AND life.
• Have access to full benefitspackageas an hourly employee.

• 8years relevant work experience including public accounting(10+ years preferred).
• Prior industry experience as a CFO, Controller, SEC Reportingor Internal Audit Manager equivalent preferred. We love Big Four alum!
• A bachelor's degreeisrequired(combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree).Degree inaccounting, finance, business, or related field preferred.
• Mastery in Microsoft Excel and experience in a variety of accounting software.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.
• Prior project management andexceptionalclientservicemanagement experience preferred.
• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to12 weekspaid parental leave
• Mental health coverage
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

To view a complete list of benefits.