Chief Financial Officer

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)
$180k - $220k
Location: Chicago, IL | Office-Based | Confidential Manufacturing Organization - Food Manufacturing experience required





This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to take a highly visible leadership position with a growing, privately held organization that is expanding rapidly. Reporting directly to the owners, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will have a genuine voice in the direction of the business and the opportunity to influence financial strategy, operational performance, and long-term growth.


The organization is looking for an established Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who has already operated successfully at this level. This is not a step-up opportunity; it is a chance for an experienced financial leader to take ownership of a broad finance and accounting function within an entrepreneurial environment where decisions have a direct impact.
WHY CONSIDER THIS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) OPPORTUNITY?

• Direct access to ownership - Work closely with the owners and serve as a key financial advisor on major business decisions.
  
  
• Significant influence - Shape financial strategy, improve profitability, strengthen controls, and help support the company's continued expansion.
  
  
• Outstanding benefits - The company covers 90% of Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance costs.
  
  
• Meaningful bonus opportunity - Annual individual and company performance bonus of approximately 10% .
  
  
• Profit sharing - Participate in a 15% profit-sharing program , providing meaningful alignment with company performance.
  
  
• Flexibility - While this is an office-based position, the company offers flexibility around working schedules.
  
  
• Growth environment - Join an organization experiencing significant growth, with the opportunity to help build the financial infrastructure required for its next stage.
  
  
• True leadership role - The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will lead the accounting team and play an integral role in company-wide decision-making.
  
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute the company's financial strategy and long-term financial plans.
  
  
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, cash-flow management, and performance analysis.
  
  
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting.
  
  
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial packages, including balance sheet and income statement reporting.
  
  
• Establish and enhance financial controls, accounting policies, procedures, and risk-management practices in accordance with US GAAP.
  
  
• Advise ownership and executive management on the financial implications of strategic and operational decisions.
  
  
• Lead relationships with banks, auditors, insurance providers, investors, and other financial partners.
  
  
• Oversee tax filings, annual audits, regulatory requirements, and corporate financial reporting.
  
  
• Lead and develop the accounting team while driving improvements in financial and operational processes.
  
  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR


The ideal Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will bring 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience , including significant experience already operating as a CFO or equivalent senior financial leader. An accounting-first background is important, with strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, taxation, corporate finance, FP&A, and cash management. Manufacturing experience is highly desirable , particularly where the CFO has been involved in connecting financial performance with real-world operational planning and production decisions. A CPA or MBA is preferred .


This Chief Financial Officer (CFO) opportunity is ideally suited to an accomplished financial leader who wants meaningful ownership exposure, significant influence, and the opportunity to help shape a rapidly growing private company.


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