Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

Posting Title: 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 U.S.

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 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 * Quarterly Wellness stipend * Fertility benefits * Complete list of benefits here #LI-JH1, #LI-Hybrid 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.

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