Finance Director - Client-Facing

Growth Operators; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Growth Operators is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead budgeting, forecasting, analytics, and client-focused financial engagements for mid-size businesses. You will drive strategic planning, develop KPIs, and optimize processes while mentoring finance teams.

The role requires strong GAAP expertise, advanced Excel, and hands-on leadership. Onsite work in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area is expected, with flexible scheduling and a focus on delivering measurable client value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• 10+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience
• GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel skills
• Experience with planning & analytics software
• Leadership experience mentoring finance teams
• Ability to spend substantial time on-site in the Minneapolis area for client work

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, planning, forecasting, analytics and reporting for client engagements
• Develop KPIs and financial models to guide management decisions
• Assess and optimize people, processes and technology for better financial reporting
• Oversee client engagements, ensuring timely delivery and value
• Mentor and lead Growth Operators finance teams

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Leadership

Project management

Decision making

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

CPA (active or inactive)

MBA

Tools

Cube Software

Workday Adaptive Planning

Planful

Anaplan

Essbase

PowerBI

Tableau

Sisense

Job description

Description

• Are you looking for something different than your typical internal Finance Director role?
• Do you love to roll up your sleeves and solve problems for others?
• Are you looking to advance your career doing work that showcases your expertise?
• Do you enjoy variety and challenging yourself to learn new things?
• Would you like to gain valuable experience in different industries from different Finance/Accounting leaders and mentors?

If you answered “YES” to these questions, Growth Operators is the place for you!

At Growth Operators:

• Our purpose is to empower growth for our clients.
• Our vision is to be the premier finance and human resources advisory firm for growing companies.
• Our mission is to deploy our collective knowledge and expertise to propel our clients to higher levels of performance.

Our clients hire Growth Operators because we are different. Our people are experienced, industry-proven professionals that we call Growth Pros. We provide Strategy, Finance, HR, Transaction Advisory, IT, and Decision Intelligence transformation services that empower our clients to create sustainable growth and value, and we approach our work with our sleeves rolled up. Come grow your career with us!

We are seeking an experienced finance professional with strong financial acumen as well as leadership skills that is passionate about driving business results for mid-size businesses and delivering high quality client service.

The Finance Director serves Growth Operators’ clients, typically under the direction of a Growth Operators Partner or Managing Director, in a leadership role, managing and overseeing financial planning and business intelligence functions. Services are provided in the form of advisory services (specific projects) and outsourced services (interim or fractional roles with clients). You will be a key asset to our clients. Work performed by the Finance Director on client engagements may include the following:

• Contribute to the strategic planning, direction and goal setting for the business in collaboration with senior management.
• Responsible for improving the organization’s budgeting, planning, forecasting, analytics, and reporting capabilities.
• Assess and provide recommendations on how the mix of people, processes, and technology can improve an organization’s financial reporting; and how to implement efficiencies and improvements in these areas.
• Develop key performance indicators measuring the financial health of the organization or assigned units or functions.
• Review past and current financial performance against budgeted estimates and develop models that assist management in understanding the financial impact of business decisions.
• Develop strategies meant to assist the organization in meeting its long-term financial objectives.
• Overhaul and/or create policies, practices, and procedures for sustained performance improvement.
• Manage projects to keep on track and identify opportunities to provide additional value to our clients.

Note: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might be required.

Required Qualifications and Core Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• 10+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience
• Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills
• Analytical thinker and is detail oriented
• Strong decision-making skills
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with planning & analytics software (Cube Software, Workday Adaptive Planning, Planful, Anaplan, Essbase, etc.)
• Experience with visual data platforms (PowerBI, Tableau, Sisense, etc.)
• Experience with database applications
• Deep experience preparing financial reports and presentations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience planning, executing and delivering projects on time and within budget, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations
• Proven leadership ability, responsible for managing and mentoring finance teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment
• Strong project management skills
• Must be able to spend substantial time in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area for onsite client work as needed

Preferred Experience

• CPA (active or inactive) and/or MBA
• Background in mergers, acquisitions and integrations
• Prior engagements in consulting or contract work
• Experience working with private equity-backed companies

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position with some flexibility regarding work schedule and location.
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Environment/ Travel

• The work is performed on-site at client locations, remotely from home, and at Growth Operators' office in downtown Minneapolis.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day; some out-of-town and overnight travel is expected.

Benefits/Total Rewards

• Growth Operators offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall wellbeing. We are pleased to offer health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with employer match, voluntary disability, life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, MN paid family and medical leave, flexible time off programs, employee assistance programs, and additional perks.
• In addition to the base salary, you will also be eligible to participate in a quarterly incentive program.

ABOUT GROWTH OPERATORS®:

Growth Operators is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For more information about what it’s like to work for Growth Operators, go to www.growthoperators.com/careers.