Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
A top client of ours, headquartered in the Chicago suburbs, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a growing insurance organization with a strong culture, long-tenured leadership, and a commitment to operational excellence.
We’ve placed several professionals with this company, and the feedback is consistently positive—people genuinely enjoy working here and value the collaborative, family-oriented environment.
Salary Range: $250,000 – $320,000 + Bonus + Long-Term Incentive Potential
Why Consider This CFO Opportunity?
- Growing and financially stable organization
- Collaborative, family-owned culture with a strong reputation in the market
- Highly visible executive leadership role with direct impact on company strategy
- Excellent work-life balance and supportive leadership team
- Outstanding benefits package
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility
- Opportunity to influence growth, scalability, and long-term business success
- Strong executive team that values partnership, transparency, and innovation
Key Responsibilities of the CFO
- Lead all accounting, finance, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning functions.
- Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team on business planning, growth initiatives, and operational decision-making.
- Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Develop and execute financial strategies that support company growth, profitability, and long-term objectives.
- Provide leadership for budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial performance analysis.
- Build, mentor, and develop high-performing accounting and finance teams.
- Drive process improvements, systems enhancements, automation initiatives, and organizational efficiencies.
- Maintain strong internal controls, risk management practices, and corporate governance standards.
- Lead relationships with external auditors, banking partners, insurance regulators, and other key stakeholders.
- Evaluate strategic opportunities including acquisitions, investments, and business expansion initiatives.
- Present financial results and strategic recommendations to executive leadership, ownership, and board-level stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications of the CFO:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA and/or MBA preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
- Prior experience as a CFO, VP of Finance, Controller, or Divisional Finance Leader.
- Insurance industry experience required
- Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
- Experience with strategic planning, financial leadership, and organizational growth initiatives.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and partner across all levels of the organization.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
This role is ideal for a finance executive who brings both strategic vision and a hands-on leadership style, with a track record of strengthening finance organizations, driving operational improvements, and partnering with leadership to support business growth.
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