Controller

Chief Financial Officer (Relocation to Bloomingdale, IL) Our client is a leading retail and restaurant organization, and they are seeking a CFO to join their Accounting and Finance team. Our client employs over 1000 people across the United States and has revenues exceeding $1 billion. Our client is rapidly growing, and this is a great This role will have 4 direct level Manager reports and indirectly supervise up to 15. Work Mode: 3 days in office in Bloomingdale, IL 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 (international based parent) 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