C-Level - Chief Financial Officer

Orion Associates provides business management services like Payroll administration, Training, Human Resources, and more for our various other companies: Meridian Services, Zenith Services, Morning Sun Financial Services, and Little Stars. All of our companies work together to administer high quality professional services for staff while also supporting people with disabilities, the elderly, and their families.

Job Title : Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

(Enterprise Financial Strategy, Governance & Organizational Leadership)

Location : Golden Valley, MN
Reports to : Executive Leadership / Board (as applicable)

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer provides enterprise-wide financial leadership and strategic direction across all organizations, including payroll, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and organizational risk management.

The CFO is responsible for financial strategy and governance, ensuring long-term sustainability, compliance, and alignment between financial operations and organizational mission.

The CFO focuses on enterprise decision-making, financial strategy, and executive oversight of all financial functions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Executive Leadership

• Lead organizational financial strategy, planning, and long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Partner with executive leadership to align financial operations with mission and growth goals.
• Provide financial insight to guide organizational decision-making.

Enterprise Financial Oversight

• Oversee payroll, accounting, AP/AR, tax compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure integration and alignment across all financial departments.
• Establish financial governance frameworks and accountability standards.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Oversee organizational financial compliance and risk management.
• Ensure audit readiness across all financial systems and processes.
• Manage financial controls and enterprise-level compliance standards.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial modeling.
• Evaluate financial impact of workforce, compensation, and operational decisions.
• Provide executive reporting on financial performance and organizational health.

Leadership & Organizational Alignment

• Supervise financial leadership team including Controller and Payroll executive roles.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and financial discipline.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to support organizational growth and innovation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of senior financial leadership experience.
• Strong expertise in financial strategy, compliance, and multi-entity operations.
• Experience overseeing payroll, accounting, and enterprise financial systems.
• CPA or MBA strongly preferred.

Orion Associates Benefits and Perks Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered
• Paid Time Off including 16 hours of Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Volunteer Time
• 401K plan with employer matching after 1 year
• Supplemental Insurance and Pet Insurance offered
• Childcare at Corporate Office for Employees
• Pet-Friendly Corporate Offices
• Fun events including: Annual Company Picnic, Wednesday Snack Days at Corporate Office, Annual Summer Bags Tournament, and more!
• MERSC Discounts at MN Events and Businesses

Orion Associates has been recognized for its commitment to a healthy workplace and commitment to volunteerism by many organizations including Minnesota Business, Twin Cities Business Journal, INC Magazine, Forbes and others. Voted TOP 100 Workplaces in the Twin Cities by Star Tribune and Minnesota Business!

Orion Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates are encouraged to Apply Today!