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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Shared Services Director

Life-Science Innovations

Job Location:

Willmar, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 169000 - 211000

Posted: 31 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Life-Science Innovations is seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Shared Services Director to join our executive leadership team. This role provides overall financial leadership and oversees centralized shared services functions across our group of companies.

The ideal candidate will bring a balance of strategic vision and operational execution helping guide business growth while ensuring strong financial stewardship risk management and organizational alignment. This position plays a critical role in shaping long-term strategy and driving performance across finance HR IT tax and risk functions.

Our goal at LSI is to provide tailored professional shared services to each of our customers partnering with them to become an extension of their team. Headquartered inWillmar MN on the beautifulMinnWest Technology Campus Life-Science Innovationsemploys people in a variety of roles and expertise. We hire technically passionate positive career-minded individuals who align with our core organizational values.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Lead financial strategy forecasting budgeting and long-term business planning
- Advise executive leadership on profitability growth capital allocation and strategic initiatives
- Oversee cash flow banking relationships financing and debt compliance
- Evaluate acquisitions investments and business performance metrics
- Present financial insights and recommendations to ownership and leadership teams
Accounting Reporting & Compliance
- Oversee consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities
- Ensure accurate and timely financial statements audits tax coordination and regulatory compliance
- Maintain strong internal controls governance and risk management practices
- Drive financial systems improvements and reporting efficiencies
Shared Services Leadership
- Provide strategic oversight for:
  - Human Resources including talent strategy succession planning compensation and employee engagement
  - Information Technology including ERP optimization infrastructure cybersecurity and scalability initiatives
  - Risk Management & Safety including insurance compliance and enterprise risk mitigation
  - Tax strategy compliance and coordination with external advisors
Leadership & Organizational Development
- Lead and develop high-performing teams across finance and shared services functions
- Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement
- Partner cross-functionally to align shared services with organizational goals

The ideal candidate will have the following educational and experience background:
Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field required; CPA and/or MBA preferred
10 years of progressive financial leadership experience
Experience in multi-entity or operationally complex environments preferred
Strong expertise in financial reporting planning treasury tax and risk management
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational growth
Excellent leadership communication analytical and problem-solving skills

Core Competencies:

Strategic Financial Leadership
Operational & Business Acumen
Team Development & Collaboration
Risk Management & Financial Stewardship
Continuous Improvement Mindset
High Integrity & Servant Leadership

Our Purpose is toShare Smarter Serve Better -By providingtailored professional shared services partnering with our customers to become an extension of their team.

Our Guiding Values:

Employee Well-Being:We are committed to maximizing every employees talent in their role within the organization and care about the well-being of each employee from a whole-life perspective.
Communication Collaboration:Success is built on relationships. We will bring expertise professionalism and a genuine love for our craft to the table and expect the same in return.
Stewardship:Our investment of time talent and treasure will do great things in the long run. We make decisions based on our responsibility to our employees our customers our stakeholders and our community.
Trustworthiness:There are no substitutes for honesty and kindness and doing whats right.
Excellence:We are persistent in achieving objectives efficiently and effectively; finding new ways to grow our company and each other

Benefits at LSI:
We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical dental and vision insurance options aHealth Savings Account with companymatch 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation PTO accrual two personal days per year holiday pay company paid short- and long-term disability and company paid life insurance.

Pay: $169000 - $211000/Year

To Apply or Further Inquire Contact:
Rachel Weiss Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Required Experience:

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