CAAS CFO Senior Associate

Rehmann; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing programs

Paid volunteering time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Rehmann is seeking a senior finance professional to lead budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis for clients in a dynamic environment. You will oversee month-end close, profitability analyses, and internal controls while guiding teams and engaging with senior management.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, KPI development, and working across departments to improve financial performance. A strong communicator and proactive problem-solver will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in industry or public accounting consulting roles.
• Strong presentation and communication skill set.
• Strong technical skill set with experience in budgeting, forecasting, costing and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing transactional processes for efficiency and implementing improvements.
• Managing client relationships and expectations.
• Leading operational conversations with management.
• Overseeing month-end close procedures and ensuring compliance.
• Reviewing budget-to-actuals and performing complex variance analysis.
• Guiding budgeting/forecasting processes and assumptions.
• Reviewing cash flow projections and cost accounting.
• Advising on KPIs and dashboards; collaborating with external accounting teams.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Budgeting

Forecasting

Costing

Internal controls

Technology adaptation

Month-end close

Cash management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Job description

Your Passion. Your Purpose.
If you’re here, you’re looking for something more. More opportunity, more impact, more purpose. At Rehmann, each and every one of our associates plays a pivotal role in the Firm’s success. When you join our team, you can count on exceptional support, encouragement, and guidance from your colleagues and from leadership.

Your Passion. Your Purpose.
If you’re here, you’re looking for something more. More opportunity, more impact, more purpose. At Rehmann, each and every one of our associates plays a pivotal role in the Firm’s success. When you join our team, you can count on exceptional support, encouragement, and guidance from your colleagues and from leadership.
No matter where you want to go in your career, Rehmann can help you get there. Whether you’re in the early stages of your professional journey or you’re further down your path, we’re focused on helping you achieve your goals – whatever they may be. When you join Rehmann, you are part of a culture that Puts People First and aims to help everyone reach their fullest potential. Let us show you all the ways we can Empower Your Purpose.

To learn more about Rehmann, visit: https://www.rehmann.com/careers/

Job Description

Rehmann’s Business Solutions group combines executive level talent with the latest technology tools to provide industry-specific financial guidance that drive and maximize bottom-line results. Our professionals provide our clients with flexible, customized financial solutions that support their key strategic decisions and day-to-day operations.

How You’ll Make An Impact At Rehmann

• Reviewing transactional processes for efficiency, making recommendations and following through implementation.
• Managing client relationships and expectations.
• Leading operational conversations with management.
• Reviewing month-end close procedures and ensuring compliance.
• Reviewing budget to actual comparisons and preparing complex variance analysis.
• Managing budgeting/forecasting assumptions and process.
• Reviewing prepared financial statements and analysis.
• Reviewing cash flow projections.
• Reviewing cost accounting and margin performance.
• Recommending KPIs dashboards and aids.
• Advising and overseeing external accounting teams on month -end close procedures, preparation and analysis of financials.
• Reviewing intermediate business and/or personal income tax returns.
• Participating in client billing and quoting.
• Assessing engagement economics and making efforts to leverage the team to increase profitability.
• Reviewing engagement letter renewals.
• Coaching, developing and training associates
  

Your Desired Skills, Values & Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in industry or public accounting consulting roles
• Strong presentation and communication skill set
• Strong technical skill set with experience in:
  • Annual budget/strategic processes
  • Financial analysis and forecasting processes
  • Costing experience
  • Recommendations regarding client internal controls and policies
  • Adaptable to new technology
• Strong oversight experience with the following:
  • Department structuring and management
  • Month-end close process and internal financial statements
  • Cash management and key metrics
• Out-of-the box thinking and an entrepreneurial spirit
• A new perspective and new ideas allowing us to continuously improve
  

We Put People First in all that we do. Our associates are our greatest assets and we provide programs and benefits that encourage growth and development and align with their needs and goals. This includes benefits focused on physical and mental health, paid time off for volunteering and diversity-related activities, flexible work arrangements, and more.

When you join Rehmann, you become part of a firm dedicated to helping Empower Your Purpose, whatever it may be.

Rehmann is an Equal Opportunity Employer.