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

Position: 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.

As a Chief Financial Officer, You Will

• 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.

What successful candidates for this role have

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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.

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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.

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 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.

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