Chief Financial Officer Job in Chicago, Illinois US

Chief Financial Officer, Chicago, Illinois - 57950 - MBP

Our client is a well-established advertising and marketing agency in Chicago. Due to growth and expansion of their business, they have created a Chief Financial Officer position which will report into the Managing Partners of the firm. The ideal candidate for this position will have 10-12 years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in the advertising or marketing space. In this position you will be responsible for all financial matters of the firm. This is a superb opportunity to become an influential part of a fast-growing company.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

  1. Evaluate the current financial reporting and financial control infrastructure and make recommendations for improvement; develop and implement a process for financial reporting, budgeting and analysis.
  2. Work closely with the Managing Partners in the development of the company's financial plans.
  3. Lead the preparation of a monthly management report with full commentary.
  4. Build a finance team and establish financial systems and controls as appropriate.
  5. Manage the finance team and develop financial systems and controls going forward.
  6. Administer banking, accounting, payment, and other systems.
  7. Provide daily treasury and cash flow management.
  8. Produce ad hoc analyses and information as required.

The ideal candidate will have:

  1. 10-12 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with a combination of experience between public accounting and industry.
  2. Experience in the advertising or marketing space.
  3. A well-organized and structured individual who can drive key business decisions in a creative environment
  4. An individual who can work in a hands-on environment, but can also act as a financial visionary.
  5. Experience with providing cross-divisional guidance.
  6. Strong organizational skills.
  7. Undergraduate in accounting or general business. A CPA is strongly preferred.

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