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 Retail Industry experience for our growing CAAS group in Green Bay, WI.

As a Chief Financial Officer, you will:

• Work with client to set financial policy and is an active participant in, and driver of the overall strategy.
• Lead financial administration, planning, and budgeting.
• Frequently partner with client’s leadership on operational and strategic issues as they arise, providing recommendations based on financial analysis of projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis.
• 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 monitor 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 client management team.
• Develop key external business network and become service and industry thought leader.
• Build leadership and problem identification skills.
• Learn external lender and investor communications.
• Maintain primary focus on internal communications and activities.
• Handle capital planning, risk management, ratio and KPI analysis, and board of director interactions.
• Maintain knowledge of client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Understand GAAP and industry related technical specialty.

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. Retail 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.

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