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Financial Director

Synergy InteractiveChicago, IL, United States
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We are seeking a Corporate Strategic Finance Director to shape our company’s long-term global financial strategy and market posture. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on capital allocation, capital structure, M&A, capital raising, and investor relations to ensure sustained growth and market positioning. You’ll work closely with the CEO and Director of Investment & Strategy to build investor-grade models, prepare materials, and align financial strategy with investor expectations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Long-term Strategy & Capital Allocation – Develop multi-year financial strategy and investment frameworks (ROI / ROIC, hurdle rates, payback). Balance growth, profitability, and runway.
  • Capital Structure & Liquidity – Design and maintain the optimal capital structure, oversee liquidity planning, and drive working-capital efficiency.
  • Capital Raising (Debt & Equity) – Plan and execute financing processes, including equity / debt raises, investor materials, data rooms, and diligence coordination.
  • Investor Relations – Craft investor narratives, KPIs, and reporting cadence; support roadshows, meetings, and ongoing investor communications.
  • M&A & Strategic Transactions – Source and evaluate opportunities, lead valuation and deal modeling, and drive due diligence and integration planning.
  • Financial Modeling & Scenario Planning – Own long-range plans, run stress tests, and connect strategy to operating plans and forecasts.
  • Governance & Stakeholder Management – Maintain finance policies, prepare board / investor materials, and partner cross-functionally to translate strategy into execution.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • 8–12+ years in Strategic Finance, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Capital Markets, or Investor Relations in high-growth environments.
  • Hands-on experience with capital raises (debt / equity) and M&A execution.
  • Proven expertise in capital strategy, transactions, financial modeling, and valuation (3-statement models, ROI / ROIC, scenario planning).
  • Strong executive-level communication skills with credibility among investors, lenders, and boards.
  • Advanced Excel; proficiency in PowerPoint, Word; familiarity with BI tools (Looker / Power BI) and ERP (NetSuite / QuickBooks / Intacct).
  • BA / BS in Finance, Economics, or Accounting (MBA / CPA / CFA a plus).
  • Seniority level

    Director

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Finance, Strategy / Planning, and Accounting / Auditing

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