CFO – State & Local Government, Central IL Growth Leader

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking a CFO to lead its State & Local Government (CAAS) practice in Central Illinois, with opportunities in Peoria, Champaign, Bloomington and Dixon. The position will drive growth and scale outsourcing operations across the region.

The CFO will partner with client leadership, oversee budgeting and financial planning, apply GAAP knowledge, and build strong client relationships while guiding teams through growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; combination of related experience may be accepted.
• 8 years of accounting/financial experience required.
• Experience in State & Local Government required.
• Experience in using personal and professional network for business development and proven record of building and managing teams through growth.
• CPA is not required but highly preferred.
• Frequent local travel to/from client sites and may require occasional non-local travel.

Responsibilities

• Partner with client leadership on operational and strategic issues as they arise, with financial analysis of projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis.
• Monitor budgets and present operational metrics.
• Develop full knowledge of GAAP and deep understanding of financial and operational aspects of specific industries.
• Ensure financial staff maintains financial record systems and monitors the use of funds; manage cash flow and forecasting.
• Manage capital planning, risk management, and board interactions.
• Effectively manage multiple client engagements; build strong client relationships and become a key member of client management teams.

Skills

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Team leadership

Business development

Travel flexibility

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA (preferred)

Job description

CLA is seeking a CFO to lead its State & Local Government (CAAS) practice in Central Illinois, with opportunities in Peoria, Champaign, Bloomington and Dixon. The position will drive growth and scale outsourcing operations across the region.

The CFO will partner with client leadership, oversee budgeting and financial planning, apply GAAP knowledge, and build strong client relationships while guiding teams through growth initiatives.