CliftonLarsonAllen

CAAS - Chief Financial Officer (Real Estate/Construction Industry)

CliftonLarsonAllen • $129K — $224K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience as Assistant Controller, Controller, or equivalent, ideally in Real Estate and/or Construction fields.
  • Bachelor's degree required; relevant experience may substitute for degree.
  • CPA certification preferred but not mandatory.
  • Proficient in QuickBooks Online; familiarity with project/client management is a plus.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform CFO functions for the client's accounting services team.
  • Identify and implement best practices to enhance client value.
  • Collaborate with clients to establish financial policies and drive strategic initiatives.
  • Lead capital planning, risk management, and key performance analysis.
  • Manage financial administration, planning, and budgeting functions.
  • Oversee long-term budget planning while ensuring cost-management strategies are in place.
  • Drive cash flow management and forecasting effectively.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options.
  • Flexible hybrid working environment fostering collaboration.
  • Focus on employee wellness—physical, financial, social, and emotional support.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
Full Job Description
CLA is looking to hire a Chief Financial Officer with Real Estate and/or Construction industry experiencefor our growing CAAS group, based out of either our Minneapolis, MN or Charlotte, NC office location.

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.

Minimum Requirements
  • Experience: 8 years relative work experience as an Assistant Controller, Controller, or equivalent. Relevant work experience in Real Estate and/or Construction industry 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.

About CliftonLarsonAllen

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is a professional services firm that provides audit, tax, and advisory services to clients in a variety of industries. The firm was formed in 2012 through the merger of Clifton Gunderson and LarsonAllen, and has since grown to become one of the largest accounting firms in the United States. CLA has over 6,000 employees and serves clients in all 50 states. The firm is committed to providing exceptional service to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
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