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Growth Operators

Chief Financial Officer/Principal Advisor

Growth Operators, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400


ABOUT GROWTH OPERATORS:Are you looking for control over your career? Do you enjoy a variety of work in multiple industries?

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 finance and human resources 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 a finance professional with experience in the Chief Financial Officer seat who is passionate about helping transform businesses through the finance function.

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

www.growthoperators.com

Chief Financial Officer/Principal Advisor

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Principal Advisor role at Growth Operators is a client facing position, serving as the Chief Financial Officer to Growth Operators’ clients and managing client engagements and projects. Services are provided in the form of outsourced services (interim or fractional roles with clients) and advisory services (specific projects). Work performed by the Principal Advisor on client engagements may include the following:

Oversee multiple client projects and manage the Growth Pro team's performance on engagements.

Provide leadership, direction, and management of clients' finance and accounting teams.

Provide strategic recommendations to the client's CEO/president and members of their executive management team.

Manage the processes for financial forecasting, budgets, and oversee the preparation of all financial reporting.

Advise clients on long-term business and financial planning.

Establish and develop relationships with clients' senior management and external partners and stakeholders.

Business development and networking with potential clients.

Note: This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, tasks, and duties that might be required.

Required Qualifications and Core Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA (Active or Inactive) and/or MBA preferred

15-20 years of finance and accounting experience

Experience in the CFO chair and managing a team

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

Must be experienced at engaging with staff at all levels within the organization and exercise sound judgment

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

Experience working in mergers & acquisitions

Experience working with private equity-backed companies

Interest in Business Development, strong network

Must be able to spend substantial time in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area for onsite client work as needed

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with some flexibility on work schedule and location.

Work Environment/Travel

This is a hybrid position. 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.

Compensation/Benefits

Compensation package includes a base salary of $180,000-$225,000 plus bonus opportunity.

Growth Operators offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401k with employer match.

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