Market-Facing CFO for Client Accounting & Advisory

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness at CLA

Job summary

CLA is hiring a Chief Financial Officer for our Client Accounting and Advisory Services team. The in-office role focuses on delivering CFO functions for diverse clients with minimal travel.

Lead financial policy, budgeting, capital planning, and KPI analysis while building strong client relationships and guiding service growth in the Professional Services CAAS practice. You will manage client engagements, coordinate audits, and drive strategic financial leadership within a top national firm;

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience; 10 years strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks and Sage Intacct highly preferred.
• Travel to/from client sites required; occasional non-local travel may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform CFO functions as part of the client’s accounting services team.
• Identify and implement best practices to add value for clients.
• Work with clients to set financial policy and participate in overall strategy.
• Drive capital planning, risk management, KPI analysis, and board interactions.
• Lead financial administration, budgeting, and budgeting processes.
• Oversee long-term budget planning and cost management.
• Monitor budget progress and present operational metrics.
• Coordinate audit activities and manage multiple client engagements.

Skills

Accounting

Project management

Client management

Travel local

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage Intacct

Job description

CLA is hiring a Chief Financial Officer for our Client Accounting and Advisory Services team. The in-office role focuses on delivering CFO functions for diverse clients with minimal travel.

Lead financial policy, budgeting, capital planning, and KPI analysis while building strong client relationships and guiding service growth in the Professional Services CAAS practice. You will manage client engagements, coordinate audits, and drive strategic financial leadership within a top national firm;