CFO

CFS; Wood Dale (IL); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, headquartered in the Chicago suburbs, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team and shape the future of a growing insurance organization.

The CFO will lead all accounting, finance, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, while partnering with the CEO on strategic growth initiatives and operational decisions. This is a high-visibility role with a strong benefits package and potential long-term incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Prior experience as a CFO, VP of Finance, Controller, or Divisional Finance Leader.
• Insurance industry experience required.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Experience with strategic planning, financial leadership, and organizational growth initiatives.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and partner across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting, finance, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning functions.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team on business planning, growth initiatives, and operational decision-making.
• Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Develop and execute financial strategies that support company growth, profitability, and long-term objectives.
• Provide leadership for budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial performance analysis.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing accounting and finance teams.
• Drive process improvements, systems enhancements, automation initiatives, and organizational efficiencies.
• Maintain strong internal controls, risk management practices, and corporate governance standards.
• Lead relationships with external auditors, banking partners, insurance regulators, and other key stakeholders.
• Evaluate strategic opportunities including acquisitions, investments, and business expansion initiatives.
• Present financial results and strategic recommendations to executive leadership, ownership, and board-level stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive presence

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA and/or MBA

Job description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

A top client of ours, headquartered in the Chicago suburbs, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a growing insurance organization with a strong culture, long-tenured leadership, and a commitment to operational excellence. Salary Range: $250,000 - $320,000 + Bonus + Long-Term Incentive Potential

Why Consider This CFO Opportunity?

• Growing and financially stable organization
• Collaborative, family-owned culture with a strong reputation in the market
• Highly visible executive leadership role with direct impact on company strategy
• Excellent work-life balance and supportive leadership team
• Outstanding benefits package
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility
• Opportunity to influence growth, scalability, and long-term business success
• Strong executive team that values partnership, transparency, and innovation

Key Responsibilities of the CFO

• Lead all accounting, finance, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning functions.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team on business planning, growth initiatives, and operational decision-making.
• Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Develop and execute financial strategies that support company growth, profitability, and long-term objectives.
• Provide leadership for budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial performance analysis.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing accounting and finance teams.
• Drive process improvements, systems enhancements, automation initiatives, and organizational efficiencies.
• Maintain strong internal controls, risk management practices, and corporate governance standards.
• Lead relationships with external auditors, banking partners, insurance regulators, and other key stakeholders.
• Evaluate strategic opportunities including acquisitions, investments, and business expansion initiatives.
• Present financial results and strategic recommendations to executive leadership, ownership, and board-level stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications Of The CFO

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
• Prior experience as a CFO, VP of Finance, Controller, or Divisional Finance Leader.
• Insurance industry experience required
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Experience with strategic planning, financial leadership, and organizational growth initiatives.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and partner across all levels of the organization.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

This role is ideal for a finance executive who brings both strategic vision and a hands-on leadership style, with a track record of strengthening finance organizations, driving operational improvements, and partnering with leadership to support business growth.