Chief Financial Officer

W. Brown Creative Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

W. Brown Creative Partners is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) based in Chicago. This role involves enhancing financial strategy, modernizing systems, and supporting long-term growth during a transformational period.

The ideal candidate will have extensive middle-market finance experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead and influence organizational strategy effectively. A significant annual salary and performance-based bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Middle-market finance leadership experience.
• Experience partnering with or overseeing Human Resources.
• Strong financial strategy and business planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen financial strategy and improve forecasting.
• Modernize financial systems and processes.
• Build operational and talent infrastructure for growth.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Leadership skills

Business judgment

Operational capacity building

Job description

Chief Financial Officer

Greater Chicago Area, Illinois

Annual Salary: $225,000 – $300,000*
*Annual bonus opportunity of 20 to 35% of base salary, tied to organization and individual performance goals.

The organization (confidential) is entering a transformational period of growth and is seeking a strategic, hands‑on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to help scale the business for its next chapter. With a rapidly evolving technology platform, expanding operational capacity, and significant growth opportunities ahead, the organization is poised for continued expansion. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the CFO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, helping to strengthen financial strategy, improve forecasting and business intelligence, modernize systems and processes, and build the financial, operational, and talent infrastructure needed to support long‑term growth. The ideal candidate brings middle‑market finance leadership experience, strong financial planning and analysis and business planning capabilities, experience partnering with or overseeing Human Resources, and the executive presence, business judgment, and leadership skills necessary to influence strategy, drive execution, and deliver results. Bring insight, drive action, and help propel the organization forward; apply today!

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