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 a Consultant Relationship Director for our growing Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) practice. CAAS provides customized accounting support on an interim and project basis for our clients – public, private and nonprofits ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. We are looking for someone to build relationships with and be the front-line contact for our consultants.
As a Consultant Relationship Director, you will:
- Work to retain current consultants, maximize utilization of consultants and serve as the point of contact for the sourcing engagements.
- Analyze consultant skill sets and schedules to determine consultant options for proposed client projects.
- Support multiple client relationship leaders and manage the full lifecycle of consultant project placement.
- Determine relevant consultant skill sets needed to support market requirements.
- Participate in interview, selection, and onboarding efforts for consultants.
- Serve as a coach to consultants and help trouble-shoot client issues, scheduling issues, and team dynamics.
- Manage accountabilities for multiple markets and supervise 40+ consultants.
- Help promote a strong CLA culture and consultant satisfaction/retention.
What you will need:
- A minimum of 8 years of work experience; professional services or client service delivery is preferred.
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field required.
- Experience in a full-time accounting role (private or public) or consulting with a focus in either Audit, Accounting, and/or Finance preferred.
- Prior supervisory experience required.
- Prior recruiting or hiring experience preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
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
The wage range for this position in Minneapolis is: $95,000 - $165,000.
Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range. These same factors may cause starting pay to be below or above the posted range.
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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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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.
