CAAS - Office Leader​/CFO; Private Industries

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At CLA we create inspired careers. We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That’s why CLA exists to create opportunities. With more than 8500 employees and over 130 offices nationwide, we promise to know you and help you!

Office Leader/CFO for the CAAS-Construction industry team in North/Central Minnesota area (office locations include Monticello, St. Cloud, Alexandria, or Brainerd). This full‑time, permanent position drives business development, builds relationships, and supports the practice with a talent infrastructure to sustain growth.

• Work with local Client Relationship Leaders to cascade CAAS messaging and initiatives.
• Partner with local leaders on CAAS go‑to‑market strategies and respond to market opportunities.
• Serve as the main point of contact to the Managing Principal Office related to service level questions.
• Engage with the local CAAS team supporting CLA’s Better Together culture.
• Partner with Industry Team Leaders to drive impeccable client service.

• 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.

• Experience:
  
  8+ years in an accounting or finance role.
• Deep industry specialization within Construction, Manufacturing, or Retail.
• General knowledge of accounting software; working knowledge of Quick Books, Intacct, and  preferred.
• Experience in using personal and professional network for business development and proven record of building and managing teams through growth.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is required. Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• CPA not required but highly preferred.
• Travel: primarily in‑office; frequent local travel to client sites and occasional non‑local or overnight travel for business-related purposes.

• Flexible PTO.
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off.
• Mental health coverage.
• Quarterly Wellness stipend.
• Fertility benefits.
• Complete list of benefits available.

The compensation range for this position in Minnesota: $ - $ (annual).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.