Executive Finance Leader​/Corporate Controller ; Chicago​/Hybrid

Overview

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Compensation: $275,000–$330,000 base salary
, plus an annual discretionary bonus

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Schedule: Standard business hours; senior leadership presence required on onsite days

About the Role

A confidential, multi-entity, technology-enabled organization is seeking an executive finance leader to oversee corporate accounting operations and lead financial integration for future acquisitions. This role is ideal for a CPA with a process-driven mindset, significant leadership experience, and a passion for building scalable, audit-ready financial infrastructures.

• Lead overall financial operations for a multi‑entity organization, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong governance across core accounting activities
• Oversee the timely preparation of financial information and enhance reporting visibility for executive leadership
• Strengthen internal controls and support the development of standardized financial policies and procedures
• Guide the financial aspects of organizational growth, including integrating newly acquired business units into existing processes and systems
• Partner with senior leaders to assess and streamline workflows, enabling better efficiency, scalability, and alignment with company objectives
• Manage consolidation activities and ensure completeness and reliability of financial results across the organization
• Provide strategic direction on financial systems and tools, with a focus on improving automation, structure, and operational efficiency
• Oversee treasury‑related matters, forecasting, and other financial planning activities to support sound decision‑making
• Serve as a key advisor to leadership on accounting matters, compliance requirements, and longer‑term financial strategy

• CPA required
• M&A experience requires
• Private-equity backed company experience required
• Minimum 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership in complex, multi-entity or large-scale environments
• Successful track record integrating multiple acquisitions of varied complexity
• Strong background in technology or subscription-based revenue environments; deep understanding of ASC 606 and software capitalization
• Proven experience optimizing close processes, building audit-ready environments, and standardizing financial systems and controls
• Demonstrated ability to lead executive-level initiatives and partner cross-functionally

• PTO: (vacation, sick, and paid leave)
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided where applicable under state law
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage options available
• Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits: May include additional insurance options, commuter benefits, and wellness plans
• 401(k) Plan: Includes company-sponsored retirement savings plan per company policy

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers