Accounting Consultant – Engagement Director

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm whereour purpose is tocreate opportunitiesevery 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 aculturethat invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table,so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

About the role:

CLA is looking to hireAccounting Consultants(Engagement Directors)for ourClient AccountingandAdvisory 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!

As anEngagement Director, you will:

• Serve as ahigh-levelinterim or project-basedaccountingresource for clientsin various industrieson accounting, finance, tax, and audit roles(Interim Controller, Financial Reporting Manager, Internal Audit Manager, etc.).

• Design/improve accounting processessuch as:monthly close, management and financial reporting, forecasting, consolidations,and system implementationsto name a few.

• Take an active andhands-onapproach in executingclientengagements.

• Have the opportunity totravel – the more open you are totravel,the more opportunities we can present to you!

• Pick and chooseyour engagements – allow yourself to enjoy your career AND life.

• Have access to full benefitspackageas an hourly employee.

What you will need:

• 8years relevantwork experience including public accounting(10+ years preferred). 

• Prior industry experience as a CFO, Controller, SECReportingor Internal Audit Manager equivalentpreferred. 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 notrequired.

• Prior project management andexceptionalclientservicemanagement experience preferred.

Our Perks:

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)

• Up to12 weekspaid parental leave

• Paid Volunteer Time Off

• Mental health coverage

• Fertility benefits

• Complete list of benefitshere​