Head of Finance

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Head of Finance

Industry Requirement:
Prior manufacturing experience is required

Location:

Chicago, IL or Saint Charles, IL

Experience

Required:

10+ years

Compensation: $150–225K base + up to 80% bonus

Overview

A privately held investment organization with operations across multiple states is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee portfolio-level accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance. The group acquires and manages small to mid‑sized industrial and manufacturing businesses and is looking for a hands‑on finance leader to partner closely with senior leadership while managing day‑to‑day financial operations across several entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead finance and accounting activities across multiple operating companies
• Oversee month‑end close, reporting packages, budgeting, and forecasting
• Manage treasury, cash flow, and working capital
• Supervise a team of accountants and shared services personnel
• Support operating leaders with financial analysis and planning
• Oversee HR administration through a PEO, including payroll and benefits coordination
• Serve as internal lead for ERP oversight, optimization, and system administration
• Drive improvements in reporting accuracy, financial visibility, and operational efficiency
• Manage audit preparation and external reporting requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Manufacturing industry experience is required
• CPA strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems
• Highly detail‑oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative and comfortable working with distributed teams
• Self‑directed with strong follow‑through
• Analytical and focused on continuous improvement
• Comfortable managing multiple systems and work streams
• Positive, adaptable, and able to navigate change

Compensation

• Bonus opportunity up to 80% based on performance metrics
• Equity incentives

If you’re interested in the position, please apply with your resume.

Seniority level
:
Executive

Employment type
:
Full‑time

Job function
:
Business Development

Industries
:
Manufacturing