Growth-Focused CFO Advisor

Growth Operators; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Growth Operators is seeking a senior finance executive to lead client engagements in accounting and financial advisory, with a focus on growth and transformation across industries. This on-site role requires strong leadership and hands-on expertise in financial management and strategy.

You will oversee month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning while building a robust client pipeline and directing Growth Pros on engagements at client sites in the Minneapolis area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 20+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 10+ years in a leadership/management role.
• High level of proficiency in MS Excel and various accounting/ERP systems.
• Enjoy working with multiple clients in a variety of industries.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment with client and internal team.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop relationships with clients’ executive leadership, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Provide assessments of our client's current Finance and Accounting functions and provide strategic recommendations to the CEO/President and members of the executive team.
• Manage the processes and procedures for all finance and accounting day-to-day responsibilities, leveraging client resources and/or Growth Operators team members as appropriate.
• Manage projects to keep on track and identify opportunities to provide additional value to our clients.
• Responsible for securing new and repeat business for Growth Operators through participation in business development activities. Must maintain a robust pipeline of leads, present Growth Operators’ capabilities to prospective clients, and establish and nurture relationships within the professional community.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends as well as recent accounting and finance guidance.
• Provide leadership, direction, and management of clients’ finance and accounting teams as well as Growth Pros working with you on client engagements.
• Manage the processes for month-end close, financial forecasting, budgets, and oversee the preparation of all financial reporting.
• Advise on long-term business and financial planning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Must be experienced at engaging with staff at all levels within the organization and exercise sound judgment.

Skills

MS Excel

Leadership

Project management

Client engagement

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Growth Operators is seeking a senior finance executive to lead client engagements in accounting and financial advisory, with a focus on growth and transformation across industries. This on-site role requires strong leadership and hands-on expertise in financial management and strategy.

You will oversee month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning while building a robust client pipeline and directing Growth Pros on engagements at client sites in the Minneapolis area.