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
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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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