CFO

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?

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• Growing and financially stable organization
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• Collaborative, family-owned culture with a strong reputation in the market
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• Highly visible executive leadership role with direct impact on company strategy
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• Excellent work-life balance and supportive leadership team
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• Outstanding benefits package
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• Hybrid work environment with flexibility
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• Opportunity to influence growth, scalability, and long-term business success
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• Strong executive team that values partnership, transparency, and innovation
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Key Responsibilities of the CFO

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• Lead all accounting, finance, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning functions.
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• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team on business planning, growth initiatives, and operational decision-making.
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• Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
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• Develop and execute financial strategies that support company growth, profitability, and long-term objectives.
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• Provide leadership for budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial performance analysis.
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• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing accounting and finance teams.
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• Drive process improvements, systems enhancements, automation initiatives, and organizational efficiencies.
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• Maintain strong internal controls, risk management practices, and corporate governance standards.
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• Lead relationships with external auditors, banking partners, insurance regulators, and other key stakeholders.
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• Evaluate strategic opportunities including acquisitions, investments, and business expansion initiatives.
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• Present financial results and strategic recommendations to executive leadership, ownership, and board-level stakeholders.
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Preferred Qualifications of the CFO:

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
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• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
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• 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
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• Prior experience as a CFO, VP of Finance, Controller, or Divisional Finance Leader.
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• Insurance industry experience required
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• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
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• Experience with strategic planning, financial leadership, and organizational growth initiatives.
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• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and partner across all levels of the organization.
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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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