Manufacturing CFO - Client Advisory & Growth Leader

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 131,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

CLA is seeking a CAAS Chief Financial Officer with Manufacturing industry experience for its Minneapolis, MN office. The role leads CFO functions within the client accounting services team, setting policy and driving strategic direction.

You will manage capital planning, budgeting, cash flow, audits, and high-level client relationships, while developing best practices and delivering value across engagements. Frequent local travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8 years of accounting/financial experience required.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks highly preferred.
• Project management and client management experience preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; combination of experience may be accepted.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Travel to client sites is frequent; some non-local travel may be required.

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

Financial Analysis

Leadership

Client Management

Multitasking

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

CLA is seeking a CAAS Chief Financial Officer with Manufacturing industry experience for its Minneapolis, MN office. The role leads CFO functions within the client accounting services team, setting policy and driving strategic direction.

You will manage capital planning, budgeting, cash flow, audits, and high-level client relationships, while developing best practices and delivering value across engagements. Frequent local travel may be involved.