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CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) · 1 day ago

CAAS - Office Leader/CFO (Private Industries)

Brainerd, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$117K/yr - $219K/yr

8+ years exp

CLA is a leading organization aiming to create inspired careers and opportunities for its employees. They are seeking an Office Leader/CFO with extensive private industry experience to drive business development and assist in building a talent infrastructure for their Client Accounting & Advisory Services team in North/Central Minnesota.

AccountingConsultingOutsourcing

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Work with local Client Relationship Leaders to cascade CAAS messaging and initiatives

Partner with local leaders on CAAS go-to-market strategies and partner with others to respond to market opportunities

Serve as the main point of contact to the Managing Principal Office related to service level questions

Engage with the local CAAS team supporting CLA’s Better Together culture

Partner with Industry Team Leaders to drive impeccable client service

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

Qualification

Accounting experienceFinance role experienceIndustry specializationAccounting software knowledgeBusiness developmentBachelor's degreeCPA certificationTeam management

Required

8+ years of experience in an accounting or finance role

Deep industry specialization within either Construction, Manufacturing, or Retail

General knowledge of accounting software

Experience in using personal and professional network for business development and proven record of building and managing teams through growth

Bachelor's degree is required (in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field is highly preferred). Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree

This position works primarily in-office and can be based out of either one of our North/Central Minnesota office locations (Monticello, St. Cloud, Alexandria, or Brainerd MN). In addition, this role requires frequent local travel to/from client sites and may require occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes. Must have ability to travel to local client sites as needed

Preferred

Working knowledge of QuickBooks, Intacct, and Bill.com preferred

CPA not required but highly preferred

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