Chief Financial Officer

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)
$180k – $220k

Location: Chicago, IL | Office-Based | Confidential Manufacturing Organization

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.