Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director
Clifton Larson Allen - Sacramento, CA
posted 16 days ago
About the position
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.). You will design/improve accounting processes such as: monthly close, management and financial reporting, forecasting, consolidations, and system implementations to name a few. You will take an active and hands-on approach in executing client engagements. You will have the opportunity to travel - the more open you are to travel, the more opportunities we can present to you! You can pick and choose your engagements, allowing yourself to enjoy your career AND life. You will have access to a full benefits package as an hourly employee.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a high-level interim or project-based accounting resource for clients in various industries on accounting, finance, tax, and audit roles.
- 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.
- Travel as needed for client engagements.
- Select engagements that align with personal and professional goals.
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.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience as a Big Four alum is a plus.
Benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Mental health coverage
- Quarterly Wellness stipend
- Fertility benefits
