CliftonLarsonAllen

AI Strategy Director

CliftonLarsonAllen$150K — $180K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in AI strategy or consulting.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, education, and training.
  • Strong understanding of AI technologies and their business applications.
  • Proven ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights for executives.
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams effectively.
  • Demonstrated track record in client relationship management, particularly with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end AI strategy engagements from identification to optimization.
  • Develop clear director-level AI strategy approaches.
  • Align AI initiatives with client business strategies and regulatory requirements.
  • Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
  • Oversee execution of multiple AI engagements to meet quality standards.
  • Direct cross-functional teams to deliver integrated AI solutions.
  • Monitor and mitigate engagement risks and dependencies.
  • Contribute to the firm's AI thought leadership and business development efforts.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • 401k retirement plan options.
  • Support for physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.
  • Comprehensive benefit options for CLA family members.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a AI Strategy Director. This role leads the design and delivery of end to end AI strategy engagements, guiding clients from opportunity identification and solution architecture through deployment and optimization while translating complex AI concepts into executive level decisions. They build trusted client relationships, directs cross functional teams, manages engagement risks and outcomes, and advances the firm's AI capabilities through thought leadership and business development.

Essential Job Functions
• Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end AI strategy engagements, from opportunity identification and solution architecture through deployment and ongoing optimization
• Develop and set director for AI strategy approaches that translate complex AI concepts into clear, executive level insights and decisions.
• Advise and guide clients to align AI initiatives with business strategy, risk tolerance, regulatory requirements, and organizational readiness.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders (Director, VP, C-suite).
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple AI engagements, ensuring quality outcomes and client expectations are met.
• Direct and coordinate cross-functional teams (Data Science, Engineering, Risk, Legal, Cyber, Digital Operations) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Monitor engagement risks, dependencies, and decision points, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Develop and advance AI frameworks, methodologies, and thought leadership, informed by evolving AI trends and regulations.
• Support firm growth and market presence through business development, identification of follow on opportunities, and representing the firm's AI capabilities.

Requirements

Experience

6 years of relevant experience required.

Education

Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Certifications / Licenses

None required.

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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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