Job Description

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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. 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 over 40 years. We understand legislative changes, funding challenges, compliance responsibilities, and risk management duties impacting our clients. We work as a team to provide stellar administrative and accounting services to these agencies and their customers.

About The Role

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

Responsibilities

1. Perform CFO functions as part of the client’s accounting services team.
2. Identify and implement best practices to add value to the client.
3. Work with clients to set financial policy and drive overall strategy.
4. Lead financial administration, planning, budgeting, capital planning, internal controls, and analysis.
5. Oversee long-term budget planning and cost management.
6. Monitor budgets and present operational metrics.
7. Manage projects, oversee team members, and review their work within the CAAS team.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; related experience, education, or training may substitute.
• Experience in state and local government municipalities is required.
• CPA and/or CGA certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of MUNIS, Softright, Vadar, and/or QuickBooks is preferred.
• Advanced skills in Data Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are preferred.
• Project and client management experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively.

Perks

• Flexible PTO
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete benefits list available

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Wellness at CLA

We focus on physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being, offering comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k, and more.

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