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Finance Director

Finance Director

Chicago Financial Search, Inc.Chicago, IL, Illinois, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Finance Director

Finance Director

Chicago – Onsite

About The Role :

The Finance Director is a newly created strategic role. Reporting to the COO and working closely with the operations team, you will lead all financial functions across the company and its subsidiaries-including financial management, treasury, forecasting, accounting, tax, and reporting. You'll drive operational efficiency, ensure compliance, and build the financial foundation to support our next phase of growth.

What You'll Do :

Strategic Financial Leadership

  • Lead annual budgeting and support strategic financial modeling
  • Manage relationships with tax advisors, banks, and auditors
  • Maintain strong ties with investment firms and bankers
  • Partner with COO and legal to oversee incentive compensation programs

Accounting, Financial Management & Reporting

  • Oversee financial reporting and statement preparation
  • Manage UK / Netherlands accounting with local Finance Manager
  • Lead accounting, tax, and AP with strong internal controls
  • Direct annual audit and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Partner with broker-dealer controller on reporting and scalability
  • Guide accounting standards and supervise global finance staff

    • Financial Systems Management

  • Manage and enhance NetSuite functionality.
  • Support broker-dealer accounting and align Kiwi billing updates with reporting and control needs.
  • Partner with People Ops to ensure seamless system integrations.

    • Compliance & Internal Controls

  • Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive policies that improve financial and operational efficiency.

    • Cash Flow, Banking & Treasury

  • Manage cash flow and ensure operational liquidity.
  • Oversee banking relationships and assess key financial products to support risk management.

    • What We're Looking For :

  • Bachelor's in business, accounting, finance, or related field; MBA / CPA preferred
  • 10+ years' experience in financial / accounting leadership; Big 4 background a plus
  • Strong accounting, audit, and financial market knowledge
  • Experience in mid-size, growth-stage private firms; fintech exposure ideal
  • Skilled in optimizing financial performance, managing risk, and ensuring compliance
  • Strategic, organized, and self-directed with high integrity
  • Strong EQ and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Clear communicator with the ability to lead and influence
  • Detail-oriented with excellent time management and prioritization skills
  • Proactive, professional, and team-oriented
  • Onsite role based in Chicago
  • U.S. work authorization required (no sponsorship)

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