C-Level - Chief Financial Officer

Meridian Services•Golden Valley, MN

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About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer provides enterprise-wide financial leadership and strategic direction across payroll, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and organizational risk management. The CFO is responsible for financial strategy and governance, ensuring long-term sustainability, compliance, and alignment between financial operations and the organization’s mission. The role focuses on enterprise decision-making, financial strategy, and executive oversight of all financial functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
10+ years of senior financial leadership experience.
Strong expertise in financial strategy, compliance, and multi-entity operations.
Experience overseeing payroll, accounting, and enterprise financial systems.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
CPA or MBA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead organizational financial strategy, planning, and long-term fiscal sustainability.
Partner with executive leadership to align financial operations with mission and growth goals.
Provide financial insight to guide organizational decision-making.
Oversee payroll, accounting, accounts payable and receivable, tax compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Ensure integration and alignment across all financial departments.
Establish financial governance frameworks and accountability standards.
Oversee organizational financial compliance and risk management.
Ensure audit readiness across financial systems and processes.
Manage financial controls and enterprise-level compliance standards.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial modeling.
Evaluate the financial impact of workforce, compensation, and operational decisions.
Provide executive reporting on financial performance and organizational health.
Supervise the financial leadership team, including Controller and Payroll executive roles.
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and financial discipline.
Collaborate with executive leadership to support organizational growth and innovation.