Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer/CFO

Highland Park, Illinois

Unique Opportunity with Dynamic Company

A very dynamic and growth-oriented company, in Highland Park, is searching for a hands-on CFO/VP of Finance to assist in leading their organization. They plan for this professional to come on board, complement their executive team and begin to provide them with the strategic direction, and continued growth, that they need. This is a very unique opportunity that will allow the right candidate to make an immediate impact on the organization and their continued growth. This is a newly created role!!

For this opportunity, candidates will need to be degreed in accounting/finance, have 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance roles, a CPA and public accounting experience is a plus but not mandatory, experience in the construction services/materials industry is preferred. Experience with private-equity owned portfolio companies is mandatory. Candidates will need to be pro-active in their approach, enjoy “rolling-up their sleeves” and be a positive, and effective, communicator and leader.

What They Offer:

A well-established company that is engaged in growth, both organically and through acquisition. A solid team who needs a leader to help them continue their pattern of success. This opportunity offers a very competitive base salary, bonus, benefits and equity.

What You Offer:

• Degree in accounting/finance or similar field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance roles
• Experience as a CFO/VP of Finance or similar role
• Enjoy relationship building, coaching and training
• Experience to include accounting, finance, cash/treasury, banking, strategic planning and organizational growth
• Operations experience
• Enjoy working in a PE/private-equity atmosphere
• Experience in the construction services/materials industry is preferred
• Small to mid-size company experience
• Must enjoy being in a hybrid role that combines hands-on and strategic duties
• Experience with successful transactions/acquisitions, M&A
• CPA and public accounting industry experience is a plus but not mandatory
• Strong internal drive
• Positive, and effective, team leader

What You Will Be Engaged In:

• Be part of the executive team and involved in driving key decision making
• Provide solid executive analysis
• Responsible for all accounting/finance processes
• Driving continued organizational growth – profitability, EBITDA
• Process improvement initiatives
• Identify and assist with potential acquisitions (M&A)
• Supervision of staff and departments

What They Offer:

A well-established company that is engaged in growth, both organically and through acquisition. A solid team who needs a leader to help them continue their pattern of success. This opportunity offers a very competitive base salary, bonus, benefits and equity.

If you are looking for just a job change, this isn't for you. This will be a major career move that will provide you the opportunity to be a major player in the process and reap the rewards from that. If you've been looking for "that opportunity" to finally get you to where you want to be in your career, with the right organization, then make sure you respond to this ad. The sky is the limit!! They will want to begin interviewing mid to late August 2025.

Please forward your resume in Word format, as an attachment to paul.iadevito@rubinbrown.com. Thank You!