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 than 8,500 people, 130 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.

About the role :

CLA is looking to hire Accounting Consultants (Engagement Directors) for our consulting and outsourcing practice. CLA provides customized accounting support for our clients (typically larger than $50M) on an interim and project basis.

If flexibility, variety, and life balance are important to you keep reading!

As an Engagement Director, you will :

• 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 / improve accounting processes such as : monthly close, management and financial reporting, forecasting, consolidations, and system implementations to name a few.
• Take an active and hands-on approach in executing client engagements.
• Have the opportunity to travel the more open you are to travel, 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 benefits package as an hourly employee.

What you will need :

Ten years relative 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!

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field required.
• Mastery in Microsoft Excel and experience in a variety of accounting software.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.
• Prior project management and exceptional client service management experience preferred.

Our Perks :

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here

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Equal Opportunity Employer / AA Employer / Minorities / Women / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.

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Wellness at CLA

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 click here.