Chief Financial Officer (Des Moines)

$275k - $325k

Full-time

CFS

Des Moines, IA

Chief Financial Officer - Large Retailer

$275,000 to $325,000 plus bonus 30-50%

Please Note: this role is based in Chicago and would require relocation to Chicago, IL

Work Mode: 3 days in office

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Direct partnership with the CEO and leadership team on strategy and key decisions
Influence over expansion across a 55-store footprint, including new site investments
Ownership of capital strategy, debt structure, and banking relationships
High visibility with international ownership and board‑level presentations
Opportunity to modernize FP&A, reporting, and analytics capabilities
Ability to drive operational improvements impacting margins and cash flow
Leadership of an established finance and accounting team with opportunity to elevate performance
Exposure to complex, multi‑unit retail operations (fuel, inventory, pricing, shrink)
Autonomy to implement systems, automation, and data‑driven decision tools

Key Responsibilities For The Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management across all locations
Oversee accounting, audit readiness, and internal controls, treasury
Manage 4 direct reports (Controller, FP&A Director, Treasury, IT)
Drive capital investment analysis for new stores, remodels, and strategic initiatives
Manage lender relationships, debt facilities, and liquidity planning
Partner with operations on pricing, cost control, and profitability
Oversee external tax and audit providers

Qualifications For The Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
10+ years of finance and accounting leadership experience in multi‑unit environments
Strong expertise in FP&A, capital allocation, and financing strategies
Former experience in retail, convenience, fuel, or similarly operational environments

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