Finance Transformation Lead – Cross-Org Projects

CFS; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Edina, Minnesota is seeking a Finance Transformation Manager to lead cross‑functional finance projects, drive process improvements, and manage system implementations in a hybrid work setting. The role focuses on moving beyond month-end close, shaping how finance operates, and delivering value across multiple business units with strong cross‑functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in accounting or finance and excellent communication, with the ability to influence across

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Strong understanding of month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting
• Experience participating in projects, system implementations, or process improvement initiatives
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across departments

Responsibilities

• Lead and support finance and accounting-related projects
• Partner with accounting, finance, operations, and business leaders
• Assist with system implementations and process improvement initiatives
• Help standardize processes across multiple business units
• Coordinate project timelines, priorities, and stakeholder communication
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness across finance functions
• Communicate project status, risks, and key milestones to leadership

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

GL accounting

Project experience

System implementations

Process improvement

Communication

Organization

Relationship-building

Cross-department collaboration

Influence

Job description

CFS in Edina, Minnesota is seeking a Finance Transformation Manager to lead cross‑functional finance projects, drive process improvements, and manage system implementations in a hybrid work setting. The role focuses on moving beyond month-end close, shaping how finance operates, and delivering value across multiple business units with strong cross‑functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in accounting or finance and excellent communication, with the ability to influence across