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Accounting Consultant - Engagement Director

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In-Office
New York, NY, USA
50-90 Hourly
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New York, NY, USA
50-90 Hourly
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Serve as a hands-on interim or project-based accounting leader for large clients, improving accounting processes, executing engagements, and filling roles like interim controller or internal audit manager. Travel and pick-your-engagement flexibility; involvement in reporting, forecasting, consolidations, and system implementations.
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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

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.

The compensation range for this position in New York is: $50 – $90/hr.

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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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