Accounting Consultant – Engagement Director

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, people, and communities through industry‑focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 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). CAAS provides customized accounting support for clients typically larger than $50M on an interim and project basis. If flexibility, variety, and work‑life balance are important to you, keep reading!

• Serve as a high‑level interim or project‑based accounting resource for clients in various industries on accounting, finance, tax, and audit roles (Interim Controller, Financial Reporting Manager, Internal Audit Manager, etc.).
• Design or improve accounting processes such as monthly close, management and financial reporting, forecasting, consolidations, and system implementations.
• Take an active and hands‑on approach in executing client engagements.
• Travel as required; the more open you are to travel, the more opportunities we can present to you.
• Pick and choose your engagements – enjoy your career and life.
• Have access to a full benefits package as an hourly employee.

• Ten years of relevant work experience including public accounting. Prior industry experience as a CFO, Controller, SEC Reporting or Internal Audit Manager equivalent preferred. We love Big Four alum!
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• Mastery in Microsoft Excel and experience with a variety of accounting software.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Prior project‑management and exceptional client‑service management experience preferred.

• Flexible PTO
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits available.

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We support our family members by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well‑being—offering health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more. To view a complete list of benefits, .

Director

Full‑time (hourly employee)

Accounting/Auditing and Finance;
Industries:
Accounting