CFO, Manufacturing Industry — Client Advisory Leader

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is hiring a Chief Financial Officer for its CAAS practice in Milwaukee, WI. The role provides strategic financial leadership for manufacturing clients within a client accounting and advisory services framework.

The CFO will drive planning, policy setting, and KPI analysis, supporting overall business objectives and client success. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in accounting/finance, a bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, and strong client management.

Qualifications

• 8 years of accounting/financial experience required.
• Manufacturing industry experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Accounting & finance

Client management

Strategic planning

KPI analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

CLA is hiring a Chief Financial Officer for its CAAS practice in Milwaukee, WI. The role provides strategic financial leadership for manufacturing clients within a client accounting and advisory services framework.

The CFO will drive planning, policy setting, and KPI analysis, supporting overall business objectives and client success. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in accounting/finance, a bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, and strong client management.