What are the responsibilities and job description for the Artificial Intelligence Consultant position at Harnham?
AI Consultant
Hybrid in the Pasadena, California area
Salary: $175,000 - $230,000 base Bonus
Candidates must be okay with up to 30% travel across the United States
About the Role:
This is a rare opportunity to launch and lead a brand-new AI consulting practice within an established professional services organization that has spent over 20 years building trusted relationships with their clients. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping AI-driven solutions for finance and accounting workflows, from discovery and design through delivery and adoption.
The role blends technical problem-solving with client-facing consulting: you’ll assess client environments, design secure and effective AI-enabled workflows, and oversee delivery with an offshore engineering team. As the practice grows, you’ll define the playbooks, reusable data and agent frameworks, and governance structures that set the standard for how AI is applied across the professional services industry.
About the Company
This firm has a strong reputation in the finance and accounting sector, best known for helping businesses and tax advisors maximize value through specialized services. With an established sales force, robust marketing, and deep relationships in the CPA community, the company is now expanding into AI consulting to create transformative solutions for its clients. You’ll have significant visibility with senior leadership, direct input into how this new practice scales, and the resources of a proven business behind you.
Role Responsibilities
- Build and lead a new AI consulting practice serving CPA firms and finance organizations.
- Design and implement AI workflows for accounting processes such as reconciliations, reporting, and month-end close.
- Establish secure, governed data foundations that enable scalable AI adoption.
- Partner with sales and marketing to engage clients through workshops, demos, and case studies.
- Oversee offshore development teams, ensuring delivery quality and measurable client impact.
Key Skills & Experience
- 7-8 years of experience in consulting, product delivery, or technology leadership.
- Strong technical expertise with automation platforms, APIs, and data management.
- Hands-on experience with AI/LLM systems, including prompt design and RAG.
- Exceptional communication skills, able to simplify technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Proven success leading client engagements from discovery through delivery.
Why Join
This is a greenfield opportunity to build something new within a business that already has deep roots in its market. You’ll have influence at the leadership level, significant resources, and the ability to directly shape how AI impacts the accounting industry. For someone with the right mix of technical expertise, consulting experience, and entrepreneurial drive, this role offers the chance to lead with both vision and execution.
If you seem to be a fit for this position, apply using the link and send an updated resume to Emma at emmaspagnola@harnham.com. Thank you in advance!
Salary : $175,000 - $230,000