Client Relationship Leader

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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 a Client Relationship Leader for our growing CAAS practice in Seattle. 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 who has the drive of a business owner, entrepreneurial spirit, and the desire to make a difference for our clients.
As a Client Relationship Leader, You Will

• Expand existing client relationships as well as build your network to develop new relationships in the community.
• Work closely with the Managing Principal and Outsourcing Client Service Team to drive business and service offerings.
• Recognize opportunities, problem solve and close business, especially at strategically targeted accounts.
• Implement a sales strategy for new account prospects, prepare client presentations, and attend local and regional networking events representing CLA.
• Effectively project manage ongoing engagements to meet client needs.
• Maintain business development targets and sales activities in CRM.
  

What You Will Need

• A minimum of 10 years of work experience, including Big Four Audit Manager or other public accounting as well as industry experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field required.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.
• A client services delivery orientation, relationship building experience, and drive to participate in business development initiatives.
• Exceptional interpersonal and the ability to gain the confidence and respect of senior executives and team members.
  

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
  

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. For Washington, the range for this position is $159,400-281,000 USD annual.
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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Accounting

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