Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

October 2025

Position Title
Chief Financial Officer

Department
Finance

Office Location
Chicago

We are seeking a hands-on strategic and operational Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial management of a growing complex organization. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a dynamic environment can operate at both strategic and tactical levels and enjoys building scalable systems and processes. The CFO will oversee accounting finance reporting budgeting forecasting and strategic planning while actively engaging with department heads to drive profitability operational efficiency and business insight.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to define financial strategy and guide long-term growth initiatives.
• Develop and maintain financial models forecasts and analytics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Provide clear actionable insights into company performance trends and risks.
• Evaluate pricing strategies and cost structures to maximize profitability.

Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee all accounting operations ensuring timely and accurate financial closes and reporting.
• Manage preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with accounting guidance provided by an external accounting firm.
• Implement robust internal controls and maintain compliance with tax audit and regulatory requirements.
• Streamline and automate accounting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Operational Finance

• Work closely with department heads on budgeting project profitability and resource allocation.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and management reporting dashboards.
• Oversee cash flow management forecasting and capital optimization.
• Lead initiatives to improve systems integration between accounting CRM and project management tools.

Team Development & Leadership

• Build and mentor a small but capable finance team.
• Foster a culture of accountability transparency and continuous improvement.
• Act as a business partner across departments helping non-financial leaders understand financial impacts.

Role Requirements

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
• 15 years of progressive finance experience including 3 years of leadership in a small or mid-sized organization.
• Proven ability to operate both strategically and tactically comfortable diving into details when needed.
• Experience managing or implementing ERP/accounting systems (e.g. QuickBooks NetSuite Deltek etc.).
• Strong understanding of GAAP budgeting forecasting and cash management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to convey financial concepts to non-financial leaders.

Preferred:

• Experience in a multi-entity project-based or hospitality/professional services environment.
• Demonstrated success improving financial reporting process automation or systems integration.
• Background in supporting business growth acquisitions or systems transitions.

Personality & Fit

• Hands-on pragmatic and resourceful thrives in a lean environment.
• Collaborative leader who builds trust across departments.
• Strong problem solver who enjoys both analysis and execution.
• Curious improvement-minded and eager to modernize financial operations.

Salary &Benefits

• Quality healthcare plan available on the first of the month following 60-days of employment
• Company paid basic Life insurance as well as short and long-term disability
• Potential performance bonus and equity participation
• Paid time off plus 14 paid holidays flex-Friday scheduling in the summer months
• 401k match after 1-year
• Dog-friendly office setting
• Remote Fridays