CFO/Managing Director - Client-Facing

Description

• Are you looking for something different than your typical internal Chief Financial Officer role? 
• Do you love to roll up your sleeves and solve problems for others? 
• Are you looking to advance your career doing work that showcases your expertise?  
• Do you enjoy variety and challenging yourself to learn new things? 
• Would you like to gain valuable experience in different industries? 

If you answered “YES” to these questions, Growth Operators is the place for you!  

At Growth Operators: 

• Our purpose is to empower growth for our clients. 
• Our vision is to be the premier finance and human resources advisory firm for growing companies. 
• Our mission is to deploy our collective knowledge and expertise to propel our clients to higher levels of performance. 

Our clients hire Growth Operators because we are different. Our people are experienced, industry-proven professionals that we call Growth Pros. We provide accounting, finance, human resources and transaction advisory transformation services that empower our clients to create sustainable growth and value, and we approach our work with our sleeves rolled up. Come grow your career with us! 

We are seeking an experienced finance and/or accounting professional with prior experience as an Accounting Executive or Chief Financial Officer (CFO) that is passionate about driving business results for mid-size businesses and delivering high quality client service. 

The CFO/Managing Director position is a critical leadership role for our team. You will be a key asset to our clients by leading engagements that require a variety of skills at the CFO level as well as leading business development activities for Growth Operators.   

• Establish and develop relationships with clients’ executive leadership, external partners, and stakeholders. 
• Provide assessments of our client's current Finance and Accounting functions and provide strategic recommendations to the CEO/President and members of the executive team. 
• Manage the processes and procedures for all finance and accounting day-to-day responsibilities, leveraging client resources and/or Growth Operators team members as appropriate. 
• Manage projects to keep on track and identify opportunities to provide additional value to our clients.
• Responsible for securing new and repeat business for Growth Operators through participation in business development activities. Must maintain a robust pipeline of leads, present Growth Operators’ capabilities to prospective clients, and establish and nurture relationships within the professional community.  
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends as well as recent accounting and finance guidance.
• Provide leadership, direction, and management of clients’ finance and accounting teams as well as Growth Pros working with you on client engagements.
• Manage the processes for month-end close, financial forecasting, budgets, and oversee the preparation of all financial reporting.
• Advise on long-term business and financial planning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Must be experienced at engaging with staff at all levels within the organization and exercise sound judgment.

Note: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might be required. 

Required Qualifications and Core Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 20+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 10+ years in a leadership / management role
• High level of proficiency in MS Excel, various accounting and ERP systems
• Enjoy working with multiple clients in a variety of industries
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment with client and internal team
• Strong project management skills
• Must be able to spend substantial time in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area for onsite client work as needed

Preferred Experience

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

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position with some flexibility regarding work schedule and location.  
• FLSA Status: Exempt 

Work Environment/ Travel

• The work is performed on-site at client locations, remotely from home, and at Growth Operators' office in downtown Minneapolis. 
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones. 
• Travel is primarily local during the business day; some out-of-town and overnight travel is expected. 

Benefits/Total Rewards

• Growth Operators offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall wellbeing. We are pleased to offer health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with employer match, MN Paid Family and Medical Leave, voluntary disability, life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, flexible time off programs, employee assistance programs, and additional perks. 
• In addition to the base salary, a significant portion of total compensation for this role is tied to incentive pay.

About GROWTH OPERATORS®:

Growth Operators is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

For more information about what it’s like to work for Growth Operators, go to www.growthoperators.com/careers.