CFO/Managing Director - Client-Facing

Growth Operators•Minneapolis, MN

17h•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 to drive business results for mid-size businesses and deliver high-quality client service. The CFO/Managing Director is a leadership role that leads client engagements requiring CFO-level expertise and supports Growth Operators’ business development activities. The role includes building relationships with client executive leadership, external partners, and stakeholders; assessing clients’ finance and accounting functions and recommending strategic improvements to executives; and managing day-to-day finance and accounting processes using client and Growth Operators resources. The position also manages projects, identifies opportunities to provide additional client value, and develops new and repeat business by maintaining a pipeline of leads and cultivating professional relationships. The CFO/Managing Director provides leadership to client finance and accounting teams and Growth Pros on engagements. Responsibilities include overseeing month-end close, financial forecasting, budgets, financial reporting, and long-term business and financial planning. The role requires strong written and verbal communication, sound judgment, and the ability to work with staff at all organizational levels. This is a full-time, exempt position with some flexibility in schedule and work location. Work takes place at client sites, remotely from home, and at Growth Operators’ downtown Minneapolis office. Substantial time in the Greater Minneapolis–St. Paul area may be needed for onsite client work. Travel is primarily local during the business day, with some out-of-town and overnight travel expected. Compensation includes a base salary and incentive pay; the listed salary is $200,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
20+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 10+ years in a leadership or management role.
High proficiency in MS Excel and various accounting and ERP systems.
Enjoy working with multiple clients across a variety of industries.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with clients and internal teams.
Strong project management skills.
Ability to spend substantial time in the Greater Minneapolis–St. Paul area for onsite client work as needed.
Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills; experience engaging with staff at all organizational levels and exercising sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

Active or inactive CPA and/or MBA.
Prior experience engaging in business development activities.
Background in mergers, acquisitions, and integrations.
Prior consulting or contract-work engagements.
Experience working with private equity-backed companies.

Responsibilities

Establish and develop relationships with clients’ executive leadership, external partners, and stakeholders.
Assess clients’ current finance and accounting functions and provide strategic recommendations to the CEO/President and executive team.
Manage day-to-day finance and accounting processes and procedures, using client resources and/or Growth Operators team members as appropriate.
Manage projects to keep them on track and identify opportunities to provide additional value to clients.
Secure new and repeat business through participation in business development activities.
Maintain a robust pipeline of leads, present Growth Operators’ capabilities to prospective clients, and establish and nurture professional-community relationships.
Maintain knowledge of industry trends and recent accounting and finance guidance.
Provide leadership, direction, and management to clients’ finance and accounting teams and Growth Pros on client engagements.
Manage month-end close, financial forecasting, and budgeting processes, and oversee preparation of financial reporting.
Advise clients on long-term business and financial planning.