Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Ten years relative work experience including public accounting.
• Prior industry experience as a CFO, Controller, SEC Reporting or Internal Audit Manager equivalent preferred.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Compensation Strategy
• The California posting range for this role is $50.00- $85.00 per hour.

Pay

Compensation Strategy

Schedule

Compensation Strategy

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Experience in a variety of accounting software
• Project management
• Client service management

Benefits

• Flexible PTO
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Fertility benefits

California Posting Range

$50.00- $85.00 per hour