Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Confidential Private Equity Firm | Chicago, ILA well‑established, Chicago‑based lower‑middle‑market private equity firm is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to play a critical leadership role across the firm and its portfolio. This is a high‑impact opportunity for a senior finance executive to operate at both the firm and portfolio‑company level within an active private equity environment.The CFO will oversee all firm‑level financial operations while partnering closely with investment professionals, operating partners, and portfolio company leadership teams. The ideal candidate brings strong technical finance expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to add value in complex, transaction‑driven settings.Key ResponsibilitiesLead all firm‑level finance, accounting, reporting, and compliance activitiesServe as a strategic partner to investment leadership on financial performance, capital structure, and portfolio oversightSupport acquisitions, integrations, refinancings, and exit planning from a financial perspectiveHelp design and enhance financial infrastructure, controls, and reporting across portfolio companiesAct as a trusted advisor to CEOs and management teams on budgeting, forecasting, and value‑creation initiativesIdeal BackgroundPrior CFO experience within private equity, PE‑backed companies, or lower‑middle‑market environmentsDeep familiarity with transaction dynamics, leverage, debt facilities, and investor reportingExperience working with boards, founders, and investment committeesCPA and/or prior public accounting background preferredThis role is based in Chicago and offers meaningful exposure to investment decision‑making and hands‑on value creation across a focused private equity platform.Interested in a confidential conversation or learning more? Please message me directly or reach out to discuss how this opportunity may align with your background.#CFO #ChiefFinancialOfficer #PrivateEquityJobs #ExecutiveLeadership #FinanceExecutive #PEBacked #ChicagoJobs #ConfidentialSearch