Empowered Staffing
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$150,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr Overview
Empowered Staffing is partnered with a national provider of dining, environmental, and facilities management services supporting senior living and healthcare communities across the U.S. Our client is committed to long-term partnerships and operational excellence, serving hundreds of facilities nationwide. Due to exciting growth, our client is adding a
Director of Finance
to the leadership team to own day-to-day finance and accounting operations for a newly formed, high-visibility entity. This hands-on role reports directly to the CFO and partners closely with the Controller and senior leadership to help build a scalable, tech-forward finance function. This position is based on-site in the Lake Forest, IL office. Key Responsibilities
Own month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger, and intercompany activity Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning Deliver financial reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and insights to support leadership decision-making Oversee working capital, including AR, AP, cash management, and line-of-credit oversight Support FP&A efforts for new initiatives, joint ventures, and growth projects Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and AI-enabled finance solutions Manage and optimize the finance technology stack (ERP, billing, payroll, reporting tools) Build strong cross-functional relationships and support the development of the finance team Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or MBA a plus 8–12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including 3+ years in leadership Strong GAAP foundation with experience in multi-entity and intercompany accounting Hands-on background with close, reporting, AR/AP, and cash management Systems-oriented and tech-savvy; advanced Excel and ERP experience (NetSuite a plus) Comfortable leveraging automation and AI to improve efficiency and accuracy Experience in service-based or professional services environments preferred Strong leadership presence, communication skills, and ability to scale finance operations Seniorities & Employment
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Management Industries: Food and Beverage Services and Health and Human Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Empowered Staffing by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
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Greater Chicago Area $170,000.00-$200,000.00 3 weeks ago Mount Prospect, IL $100,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago Greater Chicago Area $175,000.00-$200,000.00 4 weeks ago Des Plaines, IL $210,000.00-$240,000.00 1 day ago Northbrook, IL $150,000.00-$180,000.00 18 hours ago Head, PDM External Manufacturing Finance Northbrook, IL $197,400.00-$310,200.00 2 weeks ago Bannockburn, IL $250,000.00-$280,000.00 1 month ago Bartlett, IL $204,020.00-$316,230.00 20 hours ago Greater Chicago Area $130,000.00-$140,000.00 1 day ago Wood Dale, IL $150,000.00-$160,000.00 3 weeks ago Greater Chicago Area $135,000.00-$145,000.00 2 weeks ago Greater Chicago Area $180,000.00-$210,000.00 2 days ago Managing Director (Turnaround and Restructuring Advisory) Head of Expense Strategy and Performance Management Elk Grove Village, IL $145,000.00-$165,000.00 2 months ago Head of Expense Strategy and Performance Management Mettawa, IL $137,500.00-$261,000.00 19 hours ago Greater Chicago Area $60,000.00-$70,000.00 2 weeks ago Evanston, IL $98,447.00-$120,000.00 6 days ago Greater Chicago Area $60,000.00-$70,000.00 2 weeks ago Skokie, IL $160,000.00-$180,000.00 2 days ago Gurnee, IL $185,000.00-$215,000.00 2 weeks ago Greater Chicago Area $250,000.00-$300,000.00 2 weeks ago Des Plaines, IL $140,000.00-$150,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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$150,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr Overview
Empowered Staffing is partnered with a national provider of dining, environmental, and facilities management services supporting senior living and healthcare communities across the U.S. Our client is committed to long-term partnerships and operational excellence, serving hundreds of facilities nationwide. Due to exciting growth, our client is adding a
Director of Finance
to the leadership team to own day-to-day finance and accounting operations for a newly formed, high-visibility entity. This hands-on role reports directly to the CFO and partners closely with the Controller and senior leadership to help build a scalable, tech-forward finance function. This position is based on-site in the Lake Forest, IL office. Key Responsibilities
Own month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger, and intercompany activity Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning Deliver financial reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and insights to support leadership decision-making Oversee working capital, including AR, AP, cash management, and line-of-credit oversight Support FP&A efforts for new initiatives, joint ventures, and growth projects Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and AI-enabled finance solutions Manage and optimize the finance technology stack (ERP, billing, payroll, reporting tools) Build strong cross-functional relationships and support the development of the finance team Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or MBA a plus 8–12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including 3+ years in leadership Strong GAAP foundation with experience in multi-entity and intercompany accounting Hands-on background with close, reporting, AR/AP, and cash management Systems-oriented and tech-savvy; advanced Excel and ERP experience (NetSuite a plus) Comfortable leveraging automation and AI to improve efficiency and accuracy Experience in service-based or professional services environments preferred Strong leadership presence, communication skills, and ability to scale finance operations Seniorities & Employment
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Management Industries: Food and Beverage Services and Health and Human Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Empowered Staffing by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Financial Director” roles.
Greater Chicago Area $170,000.00-$200,000.00 3 weeks ago Mount Prospect, IL $100,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago Greater Chicago Area $175,000.00-$200,000.00 4 weeks ago Des Plaines, IL $210,000.00-$240,000.00 1 day ago Northbrook, IL $150,000.00-$180,000.00 18 hours ago Head, PDM External Manufacturing Finance Northbrook, IL $197,400.00-$310,200.00 2 weeks ago Bannockburn, IL $250,000.00-$280,000.00 1 month ago Bartlett, IL $204,020.00-$316,230.00 20 hours ago Greater Chicago Area $130,000.00-$140,000.00 1 day ago Wood Dale, IL $150,000.00-$160,000.00 3 weeks ago Greater Chicago Area $135,000.00-$145,000.00 2 weeks ago Greater Chicago Area $180,000.00-$210,000.00 2 days ago Managing Director (Turnaround and Restructuring Advisory) Head of Expense Strategy and Performance Management Elk Grove Village, IL $145,000.00-$165,000.00 2 months ago Head of Expense Strategy and Performance Management Mettawa, IL $137,500.00-$261,000.00 19 hours ago Greater Chicago Area $60,000.00-$70,000.00 2 weeks ago Evanston, IL $98,447.00-$120,000.00 6 days ago Greater Chicago Area $60,000.00-$70,000.00 2 weeks ago Skokie, IL $160,000.00-$180,000.00 2 days ago Gurnee, IL $185,000.00-$215,000.00 2 weeks ago Greater Chicago Area $250,000.00-$300,000.00 2 weeks ago Des Plaines, IL $140,000.00-$150,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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