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CFO - Chicago Illinois

Date Posted: Jun 28, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD

Job Detail

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    Location Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Experience:
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Apply Before: Sep 26, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will join a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Chicago, IL, overseeing all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. This strategic role involves partnering with executive leadership and the Board to influence long-term financial strategy while also engaging in day-to-day financial management and leading a small accounting team.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash management
  • Oversee annual audit process, internal controls, compliance, and financial governance
  • Partner with executive leadership and Board members on financial strategy and planning
  • Mentor and develop a small accounting team while remaining hands-on operationally
  • Drive process improvements and strengthen financial infrastructure across the organization

Required skills

  • Nonprofit accounting leadership experience
  • Strong audit expertise
  • Prior CFO experience preferred; open to a strong Controller ready for a step up
  • Heavy audit and compliance background

What the company offers

  • Stable, mission-focused organization making a direct impact in Chicago communities
  • High visibility role partnering directly with executive leadership and Board members
  • Strong organizational culture with excellent employee retention
  • Hybrid flexibility after onboarding period

Skills Required

Company Overview

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

CFS is a long-standing, family-owned manufacturing organization that serves the industrial water heating, water treatment, and laundry equipment markets. The company prides itself on its stable growth and collaborative culture, emphasizing work-life... Read More

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