CFO -CAAS- -SLG

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

Our 600 state and local government professionals serve more than 1,700 local, county, and state government agencies. The public sector has been a primary focus for us for more than 40 years. We understand the legislative changes, funding challenges, compliance responsibilities, and risk management duties that impact our state and local government clients. We work together as a team to provide stellar administrative and accounting services to these agencies and their customers.

About the role:

CLA is looking to hire a CFO for our growing CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) in Massachusetts. Our CAAS service helps our clients by filling interim positions ranging from Finance Director, Town Accountant, Treasurer/Collector, School Business Manager, Grants Manager and more. Along with annual projects, such as state reporting to DOR and DESE, chart of account design, implementations, internal controls, and forecasting.

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.
• Lead financial administration, planning, budgeting, capital planning, internal controls, and analysis.
• Oversee longer-term budget planning and cost management.
• Monitor progress of budgets and presents operational metrics.
• Assist in leading the CAAS team internally by managing projects, oversee team members, and review their work.

What you will need:

• Eight years relative 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.
• Accounting and/or operational experience in state and local government municipalities required.
• CPA and/or CGA certification preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of MUNIS, Softright, Vadar, and/or QuickBooks preferred but not required.
• Advanced knowledge of Data Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Project management and client management experience preferred but not required.
• Comfortable in fast paced environment and skilled in multitasking.

Our Perks:

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here

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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.