CFO

VentureCore; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 204,000 - 386,000; Full time

Job summary

VentureCore is seeking a Chief Financial Officer on a contract basis to translate C-level objectives into actionable steps, steer the organizational roadmap with nerve and humility, and keep accounts steady during volume spikes. You will ensure IL compliance and keep the Springfield, IL site running while improvements ship.

The role emphasizes adaptability, a bias for proactive problem-solving, strong customer service instincts, and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly in a contract

Qualifications

• Adaptability and resilience when facing shifting requirements.
• A teammate's instinct to unblock others before yourself.
• A growth mindset that treats feedback as fuel, not threat.
• Comfort being the newest person in the room and the loudest in the notes.
• Practical Customer Service skills sharpened in a contract setting.
• A bias toward asking the dumb question before the expensive mistake.
• Working familiarity with contract schedules and team norms at VentureCore.

Responsibilities

• Translate c-level objectives into concrete, actionable day-to-day steps.
• Steer VentureCore's Organization roadmap with both nerve and humility.
• Move general decisions forward when consensus stalls.
• Keep a steady hand on VentureCore accounts when volume spikes.
• Pair Initiative fluency with the patience to explain it plainly.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable IL regulations.
• Anticipate the IL compliance wrinkle before it becomes a fire.
• Keep VentureCore's Springfield, IL site running while improvements ship underneath.

Skills

Adaptability

Unblock others

Growth mindset

Team communication

Customer service

Ask questions

Contract schedules

Job description

We're looking for a CFO who can carry Work Ethic and Customer Service at once without dropping either, here at VentureCore. This is a contract opportunity built for someone who wants to own outcomes, sharpen Organization, and grow with a tight-knit team.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate c-level objectives into concrete, actionable day-to-day steps
• Steer VentureCore's Organization roadmap with both nerve and humility
• Move general decisions forward when consensus stalls
• Keep a steady hand on VentureCore accounts when volume spikes
• Pair Initiative fluency with the patience to explain it plainly
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable IL regulations
• Anticipate the IL compliance wrinkle before it becomes a fire
• Keep VentureCore's Springfield, IL site running while improvements ship underneath

What You'll Bring

• Adaptability and resilience when facing shifting requirements
• A teammate's instinct to unblock others before yourself
• A growth mindset that treats feedback as fuel, not threat
• Comfort being the newest person in the room and the loudest in the notes
• Practical Customer Service skills sharpened in a contract setting
• A bias toward asking the dumb question before the expensive mistake
• Working familiarity with contract schedules and team norms at VentureCore

Ask anyone in Springfield about VentureCore and you'll hear the same thing: a team-oriented crew that ships fast and sweats the Work Ethic details. Our team in IL keeps a running list of what we'd do differently, and we actually act on it.

The $204,000 - $386,000 we offer comes attached to mentorship, a clear ladder, real benefits, and flexible contract days you can plan around.

We are actively reviewing applications for this CFO role this week.

Bring your Continuous Learning expertise to VentureCore.