CAAS - Chief Financial Officer (Manufacturing Industry) | Milwaukee, WI

CliftonLarsonAllen; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for its CAAS practice in Milwaukee, WI. The role focuses on leading CFO functions, driving financial strategy, and partnering with clients in the manufacturing sector.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in accounting/finance, manufacturing experience, and strong client management skills. Travel to client sites is expected, with in-office work and frequent engagements across local accounts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant accounting/financial experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (or related field).
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Travel to client sites is frequent and may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform CFO functions as part of the client's accounting services team.
• Identify and implement best practices to add value to the client.
• Set financial policy and drive overall strategy with the client.
• Lead capital planning, risk management, KPI analysis, and board interactions.
• Oversee budgeting and cost management; monitor progress of budgets.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Client management

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That's why CLA exists to create opportunities. With 8500 employees and over 130 offices nationwide, We promise to know you and help you!
If you answer YES to these questions, then our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) practice could be a great fit for you!

• Do you have an accounting background but are bored of doing the same tasks each month for just one company?

• Do you crave variety in the type of work you do and the clients you serve?

• Do you like to travel to clients and thrive during face-to-face interactions?

• Do you want the stability and backing of a top 10 national firm?

CLA is looking to hire a Chief Financial Officer with Manufacturing industry experience for our growing CAAS group based in Milwaukee, WI

• Perform CFO functions as part of the client's accounting services team.

• Be accountable for identifying and implementing best practices related to the services provided to add value to the client.

• Work with client to set financial policy and be an active participant in, and driver of, the overall strategy.

• Drive capital planning, risk management, ratio and KPI analysis, and board of director interactions.

• Lead financial administration, planning, and budgeting.

• Oversee longer-term budget planning and cost management.

• Monitor progress of budgets and presents operational metrics.

• Ensure financial staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with appropriate principles and monitors the use of funds.

• Manage cash flow and forecasting, directing financial accounting.

• Coordinate audit activities.

• Effectively and efficiently manage multiple client engagements.

• Build strong client relationships and becomes a key member of client management team.

• Develop key external business network and becomes service and industry thought leader.

Job Requirements:

• Experience: 8 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required. Relevant manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred.

• Knowledge of QuickBooks is highly preferred.

• Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required.

• Comfortable in fast paced environment and skilled in multitasking.

• Education: Bachelor's degree is required (preferably within Accounting, Finance, or relation field). Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

• CPA certification preferred but not required.

• Travel: This position works primarily in-office, as well as frequent local travel to/from client sites and may require occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes.

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