Multi-service accounting and advisory firm with 9,000+ professionals across 130 U.S. locations
CLA is a 9,000-person accounting and advisory partnership operating across audit, tax, consulting, outsourcing, and wealth advisory. The tech stack reveals a hybrid operational model: heavy reliance on legacy financial systems (QuickBooks, Intacct, NetSuite, Sage, Acumatica, Yardi) alongside emerging data platforms (Databricks, Unity Catalog), suggesting an ongoing modernization effort. Current hiring acceleration (514 roles posted in the last 30 days) is finance-heavy but includes meaningful engineering investment, pointing toward infrastructure and automation as strategic priorities.
Notable leadership hires: Audit Director, Chief Financial Officer, Signing Director, Engagement Director, Tax Manager/Director
CLA provides audit, tax, consulting, and wealth advisory services to mid-market and enterprise clients, with specialized capabilities in state and local tax, assurance, and international tax. The firm operates 130+ U.S. locations plus a global affiliate network and serves clients across multiple industries through sector-focused advisory teams. Active projects include due diligence, system implementations, and internal audit, while ongoing challenges center on billing accuracy, expanding client relationships, and enabling teams with relevant training. The organization is currently scaling with particular focus on finance operations and internal systems modernization.
CLA uses QuickBooks, Intacct, NetSuite, Sage, and Acumatica for core financial operations, alongside Workday for HR, Databricks for analytics, DocuSign for e-signatures, and SharePoint for collaboration. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint remain central to daily operations.
CLA hires across the United States, Brazil, Canada, and India. The majority of roles are based in the U.S., supported by emerging centers in Brazil, Canada, and India.
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