Head of Finance

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness, Elite Sports Clubs, Prairie Athletic Club, and Union Padel Club are an alliance of family-friendly, multi-sport recreation and fitness facilities — and in our markets, we’re the #1 destination for sport, fitness, and fun.

We’re seeking a hands-on Head of Finance / Controller to lead the accounting and finance function across our growing portfolio of eight all-inclusive health clubs across Illinois and Wisconsin. This role serves as the organization’s financial steward — overseeing accounting and payroll operations while also providing financial planning and analysis to support business unit leaders and executive decision-making.

This is a hands-on leadership role
, deeply involved in the work while guiding the broader financial function. You will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, manage month-end close and reporting, supervise accounting and payroll processes, and partner closely with operational leaders to provide insight into performance, revenue trends, and cost management.

The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing financial discipline with operational partnership
, helping translate financial data into clear insights that support strong club operations and exceptional member experiences.

You will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and capital planning
, while helping leadership make informed decisions through data and analysis.

We offer a flexible work culture with strong benefits, including free childcare, 401k, healthcare, discounted facility use, and more. This role will primarily be based in Chicago with regular on-site presence.

Location: Chicago (in-person).

Key

Skills:


accounting leadership, payroll oversight, month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), cash flow management, revenue and labor analysis, financial systems, internal controls, risk management, capital planning support, data & analytics, cross-functional partnership, communication, problem-solving, and team leadership.