Chief Financial Officer

Our most important asset is our people. Who we are, what we do, how we do it and why we are passionate are all centerpieces of why we succeed.

We are proud to be recognized:

• Among America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes in 2021, 2022 and 2024
• As a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for four consecutive years )

We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer to lead our global finance organization and serve as a key partner to the CEO and executive leadership team. This role offers the opportunity to shape the finance function into a modern, insight-driven organization that supports long-term growth and performance.

The CFO will play a central role in enterprise decision-making, bringing clarity, discipline, and data-driven insight to strategic priorities, investments, and operations. This leader will balance high-level vision with strong execution, building the capabilities, structure, and processes needed to scale effectively.

This role reports to the President & CEO.

• Lead the company’s overall financial strategy, including long-term planning, budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation
• Provide leadership and oversight across accounting, financial reporting, treasury, tax, audit, and compliance to ensure accuracy and transparency
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team, helping shape strategic direction and enterprise priorities
• Establish a disciplined approach to evaluating investments and initiatives, ensuring clear ROI and alignment with business objectives
• Deliver timely, data-driven insights on business performance, growth opportunities, and profitability
• Enhance financial reporting, dashboards, and KPIs to improve visibility and decision-making across the organization
• Drive operational efficiency and cost optimization while balancing investment in long-term growth
• Champion process improvements and the adoption of modern finance technologies, including automation and AI-enabled solutions
• Oversee cash flow, working capital strategy, banking relationships, and financial risk management
• Support strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, and integrations, including due diligence and post-transaction performance tracking
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance organization, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Partner with external stakeholders including auditors, banking partners, investors, and the Board

• A proven ability to operate as both a strategic leader and effective operator in a complex organization
• Experience building, developing, and leading high-performing finance teams
• Strong business acumen and the ability to influence decision-making across executive stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in strengthening finance capabilities, processes, and organizational effectiveness
• Experience supporting or leading M&A activity, including financial diligence and integration
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights
• Comfort challenging assumptions and driving accountability across the business
• Familiarity with modern finance technologies, automation, and data tools
• Executive presence and communication skills for Board-level engagement

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required
• MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior-level responsibility for broad financial operations and strategic planning

The hiring range for this position in Itasca is $300,000 to $370,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors. An annual incentive may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

An overview of our benefits offering is available here:
Fellowes Benefits Overview.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.