Hybrid VP Finance: Path to CFO with Relocation Support

ZipApply; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking a high-impact Vice President of Accounting & Administration in a hybrid Chicago-area role with a clear path to CFO. The role demands strategic leadership, modernizing accounting infrastructure, and board-level reporting to guide long-term decision-making.

The ideal candidate will manage a team of 10+ professionals, oversee multi-entity reporting, and drive automation while maintaining governance and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field; CPA preferred.
• Demonstrated senior financial leadership with multi-entity oversight.
• Proven track record in automation and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including GL, monthly close, and multi-entity reporting.
• Lead revenue and expense variance analysis with actionable executive insights.
• Oversee complex firm-wide commission calculations and internal controls.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Board liaison

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

CPA preferred

Tools

Sage accounting systems

ERP experience

Job description

Confidential Company is seeking a high-impact Vice President of Accounting & Administration in a hybrid Chicago-area role with a clear path to CFO. The role demands strategic leadership, modernizing accounting infrastructure, and board-level reporting to guide long-term decision-making.

The ideal candidate will manage a team of 10+ professionals, oversee multi-entity reporting, and drive automation while maintaining governance and strong internal controls.