Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Structures Company, LLC
  • Chicago, IL
  • Remote
  • $180,000 Per Year
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Up to $180,000 DOE + benefits
 
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking a highly qualified candidate to join our team internally.

Position Details:

  • Salary up to $180,000 DOE

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (Cigna)

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Fully remote work environment

  • Key financial leadership role supporting the organization’s strategy

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy and operations of our organization. This is a fully remote role with the opportunity to help define and build an internal CFO function.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within a staffing agency, with hands-on knowledge of staffing-specific financial models, including payroll funding, billing cycles, and margin management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic financial leadership to executive management

  • Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting

  • Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships

  • Lead financial planning related to contractor payroll and client billing

  • Ensure compliance with tax, labor, and staffing-related regulations

  • Support M&A activity, acquisitions, and financial integrations

  • Analyze margins, pricing models, and operational performance

  • Develop and improve financial controls, reporting, and KPIs

  • Lead and mentor finance/accounting teams and external partners

  • Advise leadership on growth strategy and financial risk

Required Experience, Skills & Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

  • Proven experience in a CFO, VP of Finance, or senior financial leadership role

  • Prior experience working within a staffing agency or recruiting industry

  • Deep understanding of staffing financial models, including payroll funding, billing cycles, and gross margin management

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls

  • Experience supporting acquisitions and integrations

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills

  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL (
Remote
)

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Acquisition Integrationunmatched
  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Aviation Industryunmatched
  • Banking Servicesunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Cash Flowunmatched
  • Cash Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
  • Financial Modelingunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Planningunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Riskunmatched
  • Financial Strategyunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Fundingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Gross Marginunmatched
  • Head of Financeunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
  • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Performance Modelingunmatched
  • Product Pricingunmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Tax Regulationsunmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched
  • Work From Homeunmatched

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