At this time, we are only considering candidates who are currently in the greater Chicago area or are willing to relocate.
We are recruiting for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a new, but generously funded, startup in the pet/animal/vet space. We are looking for an experienced CFO who is eager to leverage his/her experience towards building and growing a successful business from the ground up. This is a great opportunity to secure a seat at the founder's table, build your dream team, and get the upside that comes with it.
About the Role
The Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) serves as a strategic and integral business partner to the CEO, executive team, and board of directors. This leader is responsible for the leadership and management of the full breadth of accounting and financial operations of the organization. The role provides both strategic and tactical leadership and has oversight of accounting and finance, including financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting, planning and analysis, and capital structure.
Given the dynamic, growing nature of our platform, agility to quickly move between tasks is critical, as this role is a strategically critical role as we continue to rapidly grow, acquire, and integrate future business.
Key responsibilities:
About You
We are looking for an experienced finance leader with an entrepreneurial mindset who not only understands what great looks like from a strategic level but also is willing and able to roll up the sleeves, work alongside the team in trenches to get the work done. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced startup, high-growth, multi-site, roll-up M&A environment. Ideally, this candidate has:
· A bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
· Ten (10) or more years of progressive, full-time experience working in private equity or healthcare finance.
· CPA strongly preferred.
· Must have experience reporting to a board of directors in a for-profit environment through PE experience or something similar.
· Previous experience working in or with a multi-state organization.
· Must possess an ability to communicate high-level business concepts and financial impact through robust written and oral communication skills, including a strong attention to detail.
· Must have management experience leading and mentoring direct reports. Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to roll up sleeves and be involved in details of the business in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial environment.
If you have been thinking about a new opportunity to leverage your experience to build and drive a successful business, this opportunity might be calling your name!
Competitive compensation and excellent benefits!!
Confidential inquiries are welcome.