CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
CAAS - Chief Financial Officer (Retail Industry) | Southern Minnesota
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), Mankato, Minnesota, United States, 56006
CAAS - Chief Financial Officer (Retail Industry) | Southern Minnesota
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The position is based at one of our Southern MN office locations, including Mankato, Owatonna, Rochester, New Ulm, or Austin, MN.
Is this a good fit for you?
Do you have an accounting background but are bored of doing the same tasks each month for 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?
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 the 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 networks and become a service and industry thought leader.
Job Requirements
Experience: 8 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience are required. Relevant retail industry experience is highly preferred.
Knowledge of QuickBooks preferred.
Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required.
Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment and skilled in multitasking.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required (preferably within Accounting, Finance, or a related field). Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
CPA certification preferred but not required.
Travel: Primarily in‑office, with frequent local travel to/from client sites and occasional non‑local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings, and/or other business‑related purposes.
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 available.
The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is \$117,000.00 – \$219,000.00 (annual).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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, 401(k), and much more.
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The position is based at one of our Southern MN office locations, including Mankato, Owatonna, Rochester, New Ulm, or Austin, MN.
Is this a good fit for you?
Do you have an accounting background but are bored of doing the same tasks each month for 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?
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 the 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 networks and become a service and industry thought leader.
Job Requirements
Experience: 8 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience are required. Relevant retail industry experience is highly preferred.
Knowledge of QuickBooks preferred.
Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required.
Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment and skilled in multitasking.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required (preferably within Accounting, Finance, or a related field). Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
CPA certification preferred but not required.
Travel: Primarily in‑office, with frequent local travel to/from client sites and occasional non‑local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings, and/or other business‑related purposes.
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 available.
The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is \$117,000.00 – \$219,000.00 (annual).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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, 401(k), and much more.
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