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CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) · 10 hours ago

CAAS - Chief Financial Officer (Retail Industry) | Southern Minnesota

Mankato, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$117K/yr - $219K/yr

8+ years exp

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is a national firm with a focus on creating opportunities for employees. They are seeking a Chief Financial Officer with retail industry experience to lead their Client Accounting & Advisory Services group, responsible for financial strategy, client relationships, and overall financial administration.

AccountingConsultingOutsourcing

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Trevan Towhill

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

Qualification

CFO functionsFinancial planningRetail industry experienceQuickBooksClient managementProject managementMultitaskingCPA certificationBachelor's degree

Required

8 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience

Bachelor's degree (preferably within Accounting, Finance, or related field)

Comfortable in fast paced environment and skilled in multitasking

Preferred

Relevant retail industry experience

Knowledge of QuickBooks

Prior project management and client management experience

CPA certification

Benefits

Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)

Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mental health coverage

Quarterly Wellness stipend

Fertility benefits

Complete list of benefits here

Health, dental, vision, 401k and much more

Company

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Glassdoor3.9

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services.

Founded in 1960

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

5001-10000 employees