We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That’s why CLA exists to create opportunities . With 8500 employees and over 130 offices nationwide, we promise to know you and help you!
If you answer YES to these questions, then our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) practice could be a great fit for you!

• Do you have an accounting background but are bored of doing the same tasks each month for just one company?

• Do you crave variety in the type of work you do and the clients you serve?

• Do you like to travel to clients and thrive during face-to-face interactions?

• Do you want the stability and backing of a top 10 national firm?

CLA is looking to hire a Chief Financial Officer with Technology industry experience for our growing CAAS group in Minneapolis, MN.

As a CAAS Chief Financial Officer, you will…

• 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 present 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 become a key member of the client management team.

• Develop key external business network and become a service and industry thought leader.

Job Requirements:

• Experience: 8 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required.

• Education: Bachelor's degree is required (preferably within Accounting, Finance, or related field). Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

• Travel: Ability to do 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.

• CPA certification preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of QuickBooks preferred.

• Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required.

• Comfortable in fast-paced environment and skilled in multitasking.

The wage range for this position is: $142,600.00 – $216,000.00. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

Our Perks...

• 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

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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