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 9,000 people, over 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, and encourages a sense of belonging. If you are excited to build an inspired career, we encourage you to apply.
CLA is looking to hire a Transformation Associate to join our growing team.
The Transformation Associate supports firmwide transformation initiatives by reviewing current and future-state business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, integrating technology, communicating impacts, and monitoring measures of success.
How You’ll Make an Impact
In this role, you will:
- Assist with the development, documentation, standardization, and training of transformation processes across the firm.
- Help deliver training to practitioners and transformation champions as needed.
- Develop communications that encourage adoption of new initiatives and support effective change management.
- Assist Transformation Managers and Directors with projects and strategic initiatives.
- Support project planning, task tracking, and annual assignments.
- Consult with subject matter experts to support project goals and deliverables.
- Collaborate with service, industry, business, and project leaders across CLA.
- Help reinforce established process standards, identify problem areas, and recommend solutions.
- Measure key performance indicators and other success metrics.
- Run reports, conduct analysis, and coordinate with teams across the firm to monitor project outcomes.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field is preferred.
- A combination of relevant education, experience, and training may be accepted in place of a degree.
- One year of public accounting or professional services experience is preferred.
Technical Competencies
- Advanced knowledge of CLA processes is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong project management skills, including attention to accuracy, timeliness, conflict resolution, prioritization, and follow-through.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively with subject matter experts, business stakeholders, and leaders across multiple functions.
- Basic knowledge of one or more applications used by CLA practitioners is preferred, including: CCH Axcess Tax CCH ProSystem fx Engagement FloQast QuickBooks
- Ability to travel less than 10%.
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field
- Relevant education, experience, and training may substitute for a bachelor's degree
- One year of public accounting or professional services experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications
- Strong project management skills, including accuracy, timeliness, conflict resolution, prioritization, and follow-through
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively with subject matter experts, business stakeholders, and leaders across multiple functions
- Basic knowledge of one or more CLA practitioner applications, including CCH Axcess Tax, CCH ProSystem fx Engagement, FloQast, or QuickBooks
- Ability to travel less than 10%
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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What We Do
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