LHH · 10 hours ago
Executive Finance Leader / Corporate Controller up to $330K (Chicago/Hybrid)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$275K/yr - $330K/yr
12+ years expLHH is a confidential, multi-entity, technology-enabled organization seeking an executive finance leader to oversee corporate accounting operations and lead financial integration for future acquisitions. The role is ideal for a CPA with significant leadership experience focused on building scalable, audit-ready financial infrastructures.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Sarah Ayala [LION]
Responsibilities
Lead overall financial operations for a multi‑entity organization, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong governance across core accounting activities
Oversee the timely preparation of financial information and enhance reporting visibility for executive leadership
Strengthen internal controls and support the development of standardized financial policies and procedures
Guide the financial aspects of organizational growth, including integrating newly acquired business units into existing processes and systems
Partner with senior leaders to assess and streamline workflows, enabling better efficiency, scalability, and alignment with company objectives
Manage consolidation activities and ensure completeness and reliability of financial results across the organization
Provide strategic direction on financial systems and tools, with a focus on improving automation, structure, and operational efficiency
Oversee treasury‑related matters, forecasting, and other financial planning activities to support sound decision‑making
Serve as a key advisor to leadership on accounting matters, compliance requirements, and longer‑term financial strategy
Qualification
Required
CPA required
M&A experience requires
Private-equity backed company experience required
Minimum 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership in complex, multi-entity or large-scale environments
Successful track record integrating multiple acquisitions of varied complexity
Strong background in technology or subscription-based revenue environments; deep understanding of ASC 606 and software capitalization
Proven experience optimizing close processes, building audit-ready environments, and standardizing financial systems and controls
Demonstrated ability to lead executive-level initiatives and partner cross-functionally
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO): (vacation, sick, and paid leave)
Paid Sick Leave: Provided where applicable under state law
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage options available
Term Life & AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Benefits: May include additional insurance options, commuter benefits, and wellness plans
401(k) Plan: Includes company-sponsored retirement savings plan per company policy
Company
LHH
At LHH, we believe work should be meaningful, fulfilling, and connected.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Hilbig
President & CEO, OCM-LHH Utah, Wyoming
Ted Diven, MBA
CEO - OCM / Lee Hecht Harrison (ID, MT, NV)
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