Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Chicago, ILThe OpportunityAre you a visionary financial leader who excels at turning complex data into high-level strategy? We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO and Executive Team. In this high-impact role, you will move beyond traditional oversight to guide the long-term financial health, sustainable growth, and operational efficiency of a premier organization in the Chicago area.As a member of the Executive Leadership team, you will be the architect of our financial future, ensuring strong governance while driving the initiatives that fuel our expansion.Core ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership: Develop and execute the company’s growth strategies. Partner with the executive team to evaluate business initiatives through forward-looking insights and scenario modeling.Financial Management & Reporting: Lead all accounting, budgeting, and forecasting. You will ensure the integrity of monthly and annual financial statements while maintaining rigorous internal controls.Capital & Risk Management: Masterfully manage cash flow, liquidity, and treasury functions. You will be responsible for mitigating financial risk and optimizing operational costs to drive profitability.Compliance & Governance: Champion ethical financial practices and lead both internal and external audits to ensure full compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with department heads on pricing strategies and cost-benefit analyses, providing the financial roadmap for departmental success.Team Mentorship: Lead, develop, and inspire the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.Qualifications & Key CompetenciesExperience: 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within a professional services environment.Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or CPA highly preferred.Strategic Mindset: Proven ability in financial modeling, long-range planning, and executive-level communication.Leadership: A results-driven mindset with the integrity and judgment necessary to guide an organization at the highest level.Technical Excellence: Deep expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.Position DetailsLocation: Chicago, IL.Reporting To: CEO.Department: Executive Leadership.Classification: Full-Time.Join Our Executive TeamIf you are a financial leader who balances analytical rigor with strategic intuition, we invite you to lead our financial operations into the next era of growth.