CliftonLarsonAllen

Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

CliftonLarsonAllen$90K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of relevant experience, including public accounting; industry roles like CFO or Controller preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with various accounting software.
  • CPA certification preferred but not mandatory.
  • Experience in project management and exceptional client service management valued.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a high-level interim accounting resource across diverse industries.
  • Design and enhance accounting processes like monthly close and financial reporting.
  • Actively execute client engagements with a hands-on approach.
  • Travel flexibility can enhance engagement opportunities.
  • Select preferred engagements to balance career satisfaction with personal life.

Benefits

  • Flexible PTO for personalized time off.
  • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off for community service.
  • Mental health coverage for well-being support.
  • Fertility assistance offered.
Full Job Description
About the role:

CLA is looking to hire Accounting Consultants (Engagement Directors) for our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS). CAAS 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
  • Fertility benefits


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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.

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About CliftonLarsonAllen

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is a professional services firm that provides audit, tax, and advisory services to clients in a variety of industries. The firm was formed in 2012 through the merger of Clifton Gunderson and LarsonAllen, and has since grown to become one of the largest accounting firms in the United States. CLA has over 6,000 employees and serves clients in all 50 states. The firm is committed to providing exceptional service to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
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6,000 employees
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Founded
1960

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