Accounting Consultant – Engagement Director

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Canton, OH, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Consulting
The Role
Serve as a hands-on interim or project-based senior accounting resource (e.g., Interim Controller, Financial Reporting Manager). Improve accounting processes, execute engagements, manage client relationships, and support system implementations. Opportunity to travel and select engagements for flexibility.
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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 

  • 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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Skills Required

  • Ten years relative work experience including public accounting
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field
  • Mastery in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience in a variety of accounting software
  • Prior industry experience as a CFO, Controller, SEC Reporting or Internal Audit Manager equivalent
  • CPA certification
  • Prior project management and exceptional client service management experience

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) and has not been reviewed or approved by CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen).

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellness resources are positioned as a differentiator, including a recurring wellness stipend and expanded mental-health support options. Flexible work arrangements such as work-from-home and flex time are also framed as meaningful non-cash rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-building support is broad, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits. Additional programs like support for nursing parents who travel further strengthen the family benefits set.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits include a 401(k) match and profit sharing, with vesting time reportedly reduced in recent updates. This provides a clearer long-term value component beyond base pay.

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The Company
HQ: Minneapolis, MN
6,600 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

CLA is a professional services firm delivering integrated wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services. Learn more about CLA.

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