Interim Chief Financial Officer

Bellsearchfirm; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Interim CFO to support client engagements throughout Chicago and the Midwest. This role involves leading financial turnarounds, stabilizing operations, and managing complex stakeholder communications.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in finance leadership, able to build credibility quickly and drive results under pressure.

Qualifications

• Deep experience leading companies through financial challenges and restructurings.
• Hands-on finance leader capable of building credibility with stakeholders.
• Ability to drive measurable results in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Support client engagements throughout Chicago and the Midwest region.
• Lead turnarounds and restructurings effectively.
• Handle cash flow and liquidity crises with expertise.
• Communicate with stakeholders and lenders during critical situations.
• Execute rapid assessments in complex environments.

Job description

Overview

I am working with a highly respected advisory firm that partners with middle-market companies navigating operational, financial, and strategic challenges. They are actively seeking an experienced Interim CFO to support client engagements throughout Chicago and the broader Midwest region.

This is not a traditional CFO role. The ideal candidate has deep experience leading companies through:

Responsibilities

• Turnarounds and restructurings
• Cash flow and liquidity crises
• Operational stabilization and recovery
• Stakeholder and lender communications
• Rapid assessment and execution in complex situations

Profile

The right individual is a hands-on finance leader who can quickly build credibility with ownership groups, lenders, and management teams while driving measurable results in high-pressure environments.