Market Facing CFO - Business Operations (Portland, OR)

We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That's why CLA exists to create opportunities. We promise to know you and help you.

This is why we've created our Business Operations (BizOps) practice!

If you answer YES to these questions, then our BizOps 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 for our growing Business Operations (BizOps) practice in Portland, OR.

Chief Financial Officer Responsibilities

• 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 partners 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 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.
• Manage multiple client engagements.
• Build strong client relationships and becomes a key member of client management team.
• Develop key external business network and becomes service and industry thought leader.
• Leadership and problem identification.
• Lead lender and investor communications, including communications with insurance companies and attorneys.
• Drive capital planning, risk management, ratio and KPI analysis, and board of director interactions.

Business Development Responsibilities

• Develop key external business network to grow the BizOps practice.
• Be known as a BizOps (when applicable, in a specific industry) thought leader both within the firm and externally.
• Manage internal and external referrals through use of firm customer relationship management software.
• Interact and coordinate with internal client relationship leaders to grow BizOps services with existing CLA clients seamlessly.
• Lead proposal writing, and presentation efforts as needed.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 8 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required.
• 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 preferred.
• Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required.
• Comfortable in fast paced environment and skilled in multitasking.

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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.

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