CHIEF Financial Officer

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 120 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you. CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other. About The Role CLA is looking to hire a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for our Consulting & Outsourcing practice who can sit in our Phoenix, AZ office. Our Consulting & Outsourcing practice helps our clients transform their business with a collaborative approach that allows them to seamlessly mitigate risk, overcome challenges, meet deadlines, and identify personnel to help them with their workforce needs. As a 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 presents operational metrics. What You Will Need Eight years relative accounting and/or financial experience is required. 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 preferred. Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required. 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, 401k and much more. #J-18808-Ljbffr