CFO​/Managing Director

We are seeking an experienced finance and/or accounting professional with prior experience as an Accounting Executive or Chief Financial Officer (CFO) that is passionate about driving business results for mid-size businesses and delivering high quality client service.

The CFO/Managing Director position is a critical leadership role for our team. You will be a key asset to our clients by leading engagements that require a variety of skills at the CFO level as well as leading business development activities for Growth Operators.

• Establish and develop relationships with clients’ executive leadership, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Provide assessments of our client’s current Finance and Accounting functions and provide strategic recommendations to the CEO/President and members of the executive team.
• Manage the processes and procedures for all finance and accounting day-to-day responsibilities, leveraging client resources and/or Growth Operators team members as appropriate.
• Manage projects to keep on track and identify opportunities to provide additional value to our clients.
• Responsible for securing new and repeat business for Growth Operators through participation in business development activities. Must maintain a robust pipeline of leads, present Growth Operators’ capabilities to prospective clients, and establish and nurture relationships within the professional community.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends as well as recent accounting and finance guidance.
• Provide leadership, direction, and management of clients’ finance and accounting teams as well as Growth Pros working with you on client engagements.
• Manage the processes for month‑end close, financial forecasting, budgets, and oversee the preparation of all financial reporting.
• Advise on long‑term business and financial planning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Must be experienced at engaging with staff at all levels within the organization and exercise sound judgment.

Note:

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might be required.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 20+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 10+ years in a leadership / management role
• High level of proficiency in MS Excel, various accounting and ERP systems
• Enjoy working with multiple clients in a variety of industries
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced collaborative environment with client and internal team
• Strong project management skills
• Must be able to spend substantial time in the Greater Minneapolis‑St. Paul, MN area for onsite client work as needed

• CPA (active or inactive) and/or MBA
• Prior experience engaging in business development activities
• Background in mergers, acquisitions and integrations
• Prior engagements in consulting or contract work
• Experience working with private equity‑backed companies

• This is a full‑time position with some flexibility regarding work schedule and location.
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt

• The work is performed on‑site at client locations, remotely from home, and at Growth Operators’ office in downtown Minneapolis.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day; some out‑of‑town and overnight travel is expected.

• Growth Operators offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall wellbeing. We are pleased to offer health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with employer match, MN Paid Family and Medical Leave, voluntary disability, life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, flexible time off programs, employee assistance programs, and additional perks.
• In addition to the base salary, you will also be eligible to participate in a quarterly incentive program.

Growth Operators is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.