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Chief Financial Officer CFO
Company Confidential Chicago, IL

Chief Financial Officer CFO

Company Confidential
Chicago, IL
  • Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
  • Full-Time
Job Description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for providing strategic financial guidance and overseeing all financial activities of the company. The CFO will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, optimizing operational efficiency, and supporting the company's growth objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Manages team that is responsible for all Accounting and Finance matters: day-to-day bookkeeping, cash management, expense codification, bill payments, budget preparation, and audit functions

  • Works closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to monitor company and departmental financial performance and provide guidance, when appropriate 

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Key member of senior leadership team responsible for development and execution of strategic, financial, and operational initiatives 

  • Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on the future financial performance and growth of the company

  • Responsible for all company financial reporting, which includes income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports

  • Leads annual budget and periodic financial forecast update processes; analyzes and compares projections versus actual historical financial data and makes adjustments as necessary; analyzes operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination

  • Billing process involvement and oversight

  • Monthly close procedures, ongoing reconciliations, and ad hoc analysis

  • Calculate and file monthly sales/use and amusement tax returns

  • Responsible for year end financial close activities; development of internal financial statements and coordination with external accounting firm on annual audit, and production of external financial statements, K1’s, and tax returns

Other Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Strategy and Planning:

    • Develop and execute the financial strategy in alignment with the company's overall goals and objectives

    • Lead the annual budgeting process and long-range financial planning to support business growth and profitability

  • Financial Reporting and Analysis:

    • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards

    • Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including variance analysis and trend identification, to inform strategic decision-making

  • Cash Flow Management and Treasury Operations:

    • Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support day-to-day operations and investment activities

    • Optimize treasury operations, including banking relationships, and cash management strategies

  • Risk Management and Compliance:

    • Develop and maintain robust internal controls and compliance framework to safeguard assets and ensure integrity of all financial processes

    • Administer and optimize company insurance coverages and risk management programs 

  • Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Relations:

    • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and senior management to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives

    • Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, lenders, and regulatory authorities, to foster trust and credibility

    • Provide timely financial reporting and supporting documentation to ownership and stakeholders

    • Investor distributions management

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Strong team management, employee development, and organizational skills

  • A high level of accounting knowledge and financial analysis skills 

  • Proficient in Microsoft software applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and computer based financial systems and other software applications  such as Sage Intacct, ADP, and ConcurStrong  

  • Written, verbal and listening communication skills, with the interpersonal ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams

  • A strategic thinker, with strong business knowledge, and problem-solving abilities

  • Mindset and ability to continually improve business and financial operating processes

Education and Experience:

  • Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required

  • Certified Public Accountant designation preferred

  • Proven experience (8-10 years) in a senior financial leadership role 

  • Deep understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements 

  • Demonstrated track record of driving financial performance, managing risk, and supporting business growth initiatives

What We Offer:

  • Progressive, high energy company culture

  • Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 

  • Company - paid Life Insurance 

  • 401K - with company match

  • Professional Development Reimbursement

Address

Company Confidential

Chicago, IL
USA

Industry

Finance and Insurance

Posted date

15 days ago
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