Chief Financial Officer

Brick Executive Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Chicago is seeking a seasoned CFO to manage financial strategy and operations. This role involves overseeing accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis while collaborating with senior leadership to ensure sustainable growth and compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance, strong leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to enhance the company's financial performance.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Stock options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner to the senior executive leadership team.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports accurately and timely.
• Supervise the accounting department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

MBA or Master’s degree

Tools

ERP / NetSuite

Job description

Brick Executive Search provided pay range

This range is provided by Brick Executive Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$300,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and Stock options

How to apply

Direct message the job poster from Brick Executive Search.

Company overview

BRICK EXECUTIVE SEARCH has been exclusively retained on a critical search for an experienced CFO. Our client has experienced significant growth. It is a well-established, mid-size company with 35 brick-and-mortar stores and a robust e-commerce business.

Position summary

We're seeking a hands-on seasoned CFO who can act as a strategic partner to our client's senior leadership team. You'll be responsible for planning and managing the organization's financial strategy, performing risk management, and ensuring sustainable growth. This is a critical role overseeing all financial aspects—from day-to-day accounting to broad investment and banking operations. Your leadership will help protect and enhance the company's revenues and profits while ensuring stability, growth, and compliance.

Key responsibilities

1. Strategy, Planning, and Management

• Serve as a strategic business partner to the senior executive leadership team.
• Evaluate financial performance in relation to long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Provide insights and recommendations for both short-term and long-term growth plans.
• Establish yearly financial objectives that align with our company's growth plans.
• Select and engage consultants, auditors, and investors as needed.
• Recruit and manage finance, accounting, and payroll staff.
• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive leadership team.
• Implement policies and procedures as appropriate.

Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting

• Prepare and present monthly financial reports accurately and timely, including profit and loss statements, forecasts, and cash flow analyses.
• Analyze financial results and offer recommendations.
• Lead analysis of business initiatives, product launches, and new service offerings.
• Develop and maintain operating budgets.
• Oversee the financial planning and analysis department.

Accounting, Administration, and Operations

• Supervise the accounting department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems.
• Ensure the application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
• Oversee the preparation and communication of financial statements.
• Ensure timely filing of all tax returns.
• Oversee month-end close processes and continuously improve procedures.
• Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems and controls.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate audits.
• Manage cash flow and ensure funds availability.
• Optimize cash, investments, and asset management.
• Explore investment opportunities and provide recommendations.
• Maintain relationships with banks and financial partners.
• Use forward-looking models to provide financial insights into plans and budgets.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.

Financial Relations and Policies

• Work with the senior leadership team to develop plans and budgets.
• Represent the company to financial partners, investors, and auditors.
• Stay current on audit best practices and laws regarding company operations.

Team Management

• Actively engage in daily financial operations, leading by example within the team.
• Assess and support current team members to enhance their skills and performance, and accountability.
• Manage an efficient finance team to ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks.
• Retain valuable staff and strengthen the team as needed to meet company objectives.

Cash Management

• Oversee weekly cash management and Accounts Payable.
• Supervise Accounts Receivable and provide guidance on collection processes.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• CPA certification is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role.
• Minimum of 10 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in public accounting and consulting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge in taxes, external auditors, internal controls, and compliance issues.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate financial law, risk management, GAAP, and compliance.
• Excellent data analysis and forecasting skills.
• Proficiency with financial management software (ERP / NetSuite).
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with an aptitude for numbers.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management
• Industries: Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, Fashion Accessories Manufacturing

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