CAAS - Chief Financial Officer (Manufacturing Industry) | Minneapolis, MN

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!Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Click to learn about your hiring rights.**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.To view a complete list of benefits click .As a **CAAS Chief Financial Officer,** you will...**Job Requirements:*** ***Experience:*** 8 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required. Relevant manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred.* Knowledge of QuickBooks is highly preferred.* Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required.* Comfortable in fast paced environment and skilled in multitasking.* ***Education:*** Bachelor's degree is required (preferably within Accounting, Finance, or relation field). Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.* CPA certification preferred but not required.* ***Travel:*** This position works primarily in-office, as well as 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.**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 benefitsOur approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.The compensation range for this position in **Minnesota**: $117,000.00 - $219,000.00 (annual)#LI-TT1CLA is looking to hire a **Chief Financial Officer** with **Manufacturing** industry experience for our growing **CAAS** group, based out of **Minneapolis, MN** office location.* 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.* 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 becomes a key member of client management team.* Develop key external business network and becomes service and industry thought leader.**Start your inspired career** When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own . Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It’s not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles — it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential. At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility. #J-18808-Ljbffr