Accounting Consultant – Engagement Director

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Canton, OH, USA
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Fintech
The Role

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 

 

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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 click here.

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The Company
Century City, California
6,732 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services. With more than 7,000 people, 120 U.S. locations and a global affiliation, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com.

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