Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Chicago) Job at LHH, Chicago, IL

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  • LHH
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

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LHH | Accounting & Finance Job Market Expert, Matchmaker, and In-Person Ambassador for Chicagoland

CFO-Track Finance Leader | Chicago Construction & Design Firm

Hybrid: 4 days onsite, work from home Fridays

Dog-friendly, please note for any allergies

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized, design-driven organization with a decades-long track record of delivering innovative, high-impact projects for clients in hospitality, engineering, construction, and architecture. Their integrated team is known for balancing creativity with operational excellence, guiding projects from concept to completion, and shaping the future of built environments. The company fosters a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and is committed to growth, continuous improvement, and meaningful work.

The Opportunity

This is a strategic, handson finance leadership roleideal for a Controller or VP Finance ready for their first CFO appointment. Youll partner with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive growth, build scalable systems, and lead a talented finance group.

Key Responsibilities

  • Shape financial strategy and longterm growth
  • Lead accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Drive process improvement and systems integration
  • Mentor and grow a highperforming team
  • Collaborate crossfunctionally to maximize profitability

Qualifications

  • CPA required; Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA a plus)
  • 10+ years progressive finance experience, including 3+ years in leadership
  • Sector experience: hospitality, engineering, construction, or architecture
  • Executive presence and clear communication

Benefits

  • Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
  • Equity participation
  • Medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance
  • Shortterm and longterm disability
  • Additional voluntary benefits
  • Commuter benefits, wellness plans, 401(k)
  • Competitive PTO

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief note on your ERP and cost accounting leadership.

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Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Fulltime

Job function

Finance & Sales

Industries: Human Resources Services

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Job Tags

Full time, Work from home,

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