CAAS - Chief Financial Officer; Nonprofit Industry | Minneapolis, MN

Chief Financial Officer (Nonprofit Industry) | Minneapolis, MN

Join CLA (Clifton Larson Allen ) to apply for the CAAS - Chief Financial Officer (Nonprofit Industry) | Minneapolis, MN role.

CLA is looking to hire a Chief Financial Officer with Nonprofit industry experience for our growing CAAS group in Minneapolis, MN
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• 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 networks and become a service and industry thought leader.

• Experience:
  
  8 years of relative work experience as an Assistant Controller, Controller, or equivalent. Nonprofit industry experience is highly preferred.
• Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Quick Books (Online version) highly preferred.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment and skilled in multitasking.
• Travel:
  Works primarily out of our downtown Minneapolis, MN office. Must be able 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.

• 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 upon request.

Compensation range for this position in Minnesota: $ – $ (annual).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Wellness at CLA:
We focus on the physical, financial, social, and emotional well‑being of our family members and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k, and more.