CFO/Managing Director - Client-Facing

GROWTH OPERATORS ADVISORY SERVICES LLC • Minneapolis, MN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Growth Operators is 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. This role involves establishing and developing relationships with clients’ executive leadership, external partners, and stakeholders. You will 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. You will 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. You will 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• additional perks
• significant portion of total compensation for this role is tied to incentive pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior