CAAS - Chief Financial Officer (Logistics Industry) | Minneapolis

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Minneapolis, MN, USA
In-Office
129K-224K Annually
Senior level
Consulting
The Role
Serve as outsourced CFO for logistics clients: lead financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, forecasting, risk management, KPIs, audits, and board interactions. Implement best practices, manage multiple client engagements, build client relationships, and drive strategic financial policy and capital planning.
Summary Generated by Built In

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

If you answer YES to these questions, then our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) practice could be a great fit for you!

  • Do you have an accounting background but are bored of doing the same tasks each month for just one company?

  • Do you crave variety in the type of work you do and the clients you serve?

  • Do you like to travel to clients and thrive during face-to-face interactions?

  • Do you want the stability and backing of a top 10 national firm?

CLA is looking to hire a Chief Financial Officer with Logistics 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 presents 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.

  • Ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple client engagements.

  • Build strong client relationships and becomes a key member of client management team.

  • Ability to develop key external business network and becomes service and industry thought leader. 

Think you’re a fit?  This is what successful candidates for this role have:

  • Experience: 8 years relative work experience as an Assistant Controller, Controller, or equivalent. Logistics industry experience is highly preferred!

  • Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required.

  • Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

  • CPA certification preferred but not required.

  • Knowledge of QuickBooks (Online version) highly preferred.

  • Comfortable in fast paced environment and skilled in multitasking.

  • Travel:  This position reflects our commitment for both flexibility and collaboration. This role offers a hybrid and flexible working environment, which means you may be required to work at client locations or in the office depending on project needs. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with other CLA family members, encouraging a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Minnesota: $129,000.00 - $224,000.00 (annual)

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.


To view a complete list of benefits, click here.

Skills Required

  • 8 years relevant experience as Assistant Controller, Controller, or equivalent
  • Logistics industry experience
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of experience/education)
  • CPA certification
  • Knowledge of QuickBooks Online
  • Ability to manage multiple client engagements and build strong client relationships
  • Willingness/ability to work at client locations and travel as needed
  • Prior project management and client management experience

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) and has not been reviewed or approved by CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen).

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellness resources are positioned as a differentiator, including a recurring wellness stipend and expanded mental-health support options. Flexible work arrangements such as work-from-home and flex time are also framed as meaningful non-cash rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-building support is broad, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits. Additional programs like support for nursing parents who travel further strengthen the family benefits set.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits include a 401(k) match and profit sharing, with vesting time reportedly reduced in recent updates. This provides a clearer long-term value component beyond base pay.

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The Company
HQ: Minneapolis, MN
6,600 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

CLA is a professional services firm delivering integrated wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services. Learn more about CLA.

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