Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm whereour purpose is tocreate 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 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 Accountingand Advisory Services (CAAS). CAASprovides customized accounting support for our clients (typically larger than $50M) on an interim and project basis. If flexibility, variety,andlife balance are important to you…keep reading! 

As anEngagement Director, you will: 

• Serve as ahigh-level interim or project-based accountingresource 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 implementations to name a few. 

• Take an active andhands-on approach in executingclientengagements. 

• Have the opportunity to travel – the more open you are totravel, 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 benefitspackage as an hourly employee. 

What you will need: 

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

• Prior industry experience as a CFO, Controller, SECReporting or 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 weeks paid parental leave 

• Paid Volunteer Time Off 

• Mental health coverage 

• Fertility benefits 

• Complete list of benefitshere 

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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, clickhere.