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Chief Financial Officer
CliftonLarsonAllen
Lexington, MA, United States
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Description General Overview
The BizOps Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Life Sciences will have full knowledge of and deep understanding of financial and operational aspects of businesses in his /her specific industry. The CFO will support the controllers across the firm and help deepen their knowledge and technical understanding of businesses in that specific industry. The CFO will set the standards for the deliverables, including key performance indicators and value drivers for businesses in his/her specific industry. H/she will be involved in market facing activities the industry team is involved in.
Work Activities & Accountabilities
• Works with Shared Service Center to standardize deliverables and make them high quality and industry specialized. Able to effectively and efficiently manage multiple members in the team.
• Participates in market facing activities.
• Supports controllers who serve clients in his/her industry
• Improves client service plan by developing innovative value-add solutions for the clients h/she.
• Serves clients in the Life Sciences industry. Primary focus on internal communications and activities. Capital planning, risk management, ratio and KPI analysis, and board of director interactions.
Technical Knowledge: Deep industry knowledge of financial and operational processes and accounting functions for his/her specific industry.
S/he is aligned with a career coach (who may or may not be the same as the direct supervisor) to help with career planning, be an advocate for the experiences needed to reach goals, navigate the firm’s resources, and share insights, expertise, and guidance to develop his/her full potential.
Organizational Interfaces
The BizOps CFO reports directly to the BizOps Managing Principal. S/he regularly interacts with Managing Principals, industry Principals, service Principals, and other functional groups within CLA and at the client site. S/he supervises accounting services staff which may include CLA BizOps staff
Requirements Key Behavioral Competencies
The BizOps CFO must possess several key personal effectiveness traits to be successful. These include a high degree of passion for doing impactful work, accountability for actions, initiative make visions a reality, integrity that places honesty and trust above all else, professionalism, and conscientiousness. Actions and behaviors that are the foundation of successful careers at CLA are broadly defined below.
• Leading with Impact: Guides and motivates others and is able to direct team to achieve desired end results.
• Ownership Mindset: Creates expectations of success throughout the firm.
• Entrepreneurial Grit: Has the courage to take action on new ideas, understanding the balance of risks vs. positive outcomes.
• Client Excellence: Anticipates client needs and looks for opportunities to provide proactive consultation.
• People Development: Provides coaching opportunities for others to develop and pursue their passions.
• Clear Communication: Communication has high impact and encourages openness.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Manages challenging issues and understands when appropriate to leverage internal experts.
• Growing the Business: Identifies opportunities to expand or develop new services to help clients meet their objectives. Has developed a strong external network through speaking, writing, and general networking.
Minimum Required Experience, Education, and Certifications
• Experience: Minimum five years relative work experience as a CFO or equivalent. Must have significant experience in the targeted industry.
• Education: BA/BS degree in accounting or related field required.
• Certification: CPA preferred.