Controller, Finance & Banking, Corporate Finance

Chief Financial Officer (Relocation to Bloomingdale, IL)

Our client is a leading retail and restaurant organization, and they are seeking a CFO to join their Accounting and Finance team. Our client employs over 1000 people across the United States and has revenues exceeding $1 billion. Our client is rapidly growing, and this is a great This role will have 4 direct level Manager reports and indirectly supervise up to 15.

Work Mode: 3 days in office in Bloomingdale, IL

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Direct partnership with the CEO and leadership team on strategy and key decisions

• Influence over expansion across a 55-store footprint, including new site investments

• Ownership of capital strategy, debt structure, and banking relationships

• High visibility with international ownership (international based parent) and board-level presentations

• Opportunity to modernize FP&A, reporting, and analytics capabilities

• Ability to drive operational improvements impacting margins and cash flow

• Leadership of an established finance and accounting team with opportunity to elevate performance

• Exposure to complex, multi-unit retail operations (fuel, inventory, pricing, shrink)

• Autonomy to implement systems, automation, and data-driven decision tools

Key Responsibilities for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO):

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management across all locations

• Oversee accounting, audit readiness, and internal controls, treasury

• Manage 4 direct reports (Controller, FP&A Director, Treasury, IT)

• Drive capital investment analysis for new stores, remodels, and strategic initiatives

• Manage lender relationships, debt facilities, and liquidity planning

• Partner with operations on pricing, cost control, and profitability

• Oversee external tax and audit providers

Qualifications for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO):

• MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

• 10+ years of finance and accounting leadership experience in multi-unit environments

• Strong expertise in FP&A, capital allocation, and financing strategies

• Former experience in retail, convenience, fuel, or similarly operational environments