Chief Financial Officer

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (Enterprise Financial Strategy, Governance & Organizational Leadership) Location: Golden Valley, MNReports to: Executive Leadership / Board (as applicable)

Position Summary The Chief Financial Officer provides enterprise-wide financial leadership and strategic direction across all organizations, including payroll, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and organizational risk management. The CFO is responsible for financial strategy and governance, ensuring long-term sustainability, compliance, and alignment between financial operations and organizational mission. The CFO focuses on enterprise decision-making, financial strategy, and executive oversight of all financial functions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Executive Leadership

Lead organizational financial strategy, planning, and long-term fiscal sustainability. Partner with executive leadership to align financial operations with mission and growth goals. Provide financial insight to guide organizational decision-making.

Enterprise Financial Oversight

Oversee payroll, accounting, AP/AR, tax compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting. Ensure integration and alignment across all financial departments. Establish financial governance frameworks and accountability standards.

Risk Management & Compliance

Oversee organizational financial compliance and risk management. Ensure audit readiness across all financial systems and processes. Manage financial controls and enterprise-level compliance standards.

Financial Planning & Analysis

Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial modeling. Evaluate financial impact of workforce, compensation, and operational decisions. Provide executive reporting on financial performance and organizational health.

Leadership & Organizational Alignment

Supervise financial leadership team including Controller and Payroll executive roles. Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and financial discipline. Collaborate with executive leadership to support organizational growth and innovation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (Master’s preferred). 10+ years of senior financial leadership experience. Strong expertise in financial strategy, compliance, and multi-entity operations. Experience overseeing payroll, accounting, and enterprise financial systems. CPA or MBA strongly preferred.