Highlights
The company is seeking an experienced finance leader who can drive financial performance, improve reporting capabilities, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. The Director of Finance will oversee the organization's financial planning, reporting, and analysis functions while providing strategic guidance to senior leadership.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Eden Prairie, MN |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $155,000–$175,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
Director of Finance
Client: Manufacturing
Address: Eden Prairie, MN
Position: Director of Finance
Work Model: Hybrid, 2 days in office required per week
Hours: Full-Time, Traditional Corporate Hours with Flexibility
Compensation: $155,000 - $175,000
About the Company
Our client is a growing Twin Cities organization known for its strong operational leadership and commitment to strategic growth. The company is seeking an experienced finance leader who can drive financial performance, improve reporting capabilities, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
Position Summary
The Director of Finance will oversee the organization's financial planning, reporting, and analysis functions while providing strategic guidance to senior leadership. This role will lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial performance initiatives to support long-term business objectives and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
- Develop key performance indicators and provide financial insights to support decision-making.
- Analyze business trends, profitability metrics, and operational performance.
- Present monthly and quarterly financial results to executive leadership.
Financial Reporting & Controls
- Oversee preparation of financial statements and management reports.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting processes.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial procedures.
- Support audit activities and regulatory compliance requirements.
Cash Flow & Business Strategy
- Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital initiatives.
- Evaluate investments, capital expenditures, and strategic growth opportunities.
- Partner with department leaders to improve financial performance and accountability.
- Provide recommendations to optimize operational efficiency and profitability.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting team members.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Drive process enhancements and financial system improvements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
- Previous leadership experience managing finance or accounting teams.
- Strong knowledge of financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Advanced proficiency in financial reporting and analytics.
- Excellent communication and business partnering skills.
Desired Skills & Competencies
- CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems and business intelligence tools.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
Why This Opportunity?
- Influence strategic business decisions at a growing organization.
- Partner directly with senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Lead impactful financial initiatives that drive business performance.
- Competitive compensation and long-term career growth opportunities.
- Collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
About Company
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.
