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CFS is hiring: Director of Finance in Downers Grove

CFS, Downers Grove, United States


Director of Finance


Our client, a well‑established and growing organization, is seeking a Director of Finance to join its leadership team. This is a high‑impact role partnering closely with executive leadership to drive financial strategy, capital allocation, and growth initiatives across the organization.


Why Apply?



  • Stable, growing organization with a strong leadership team and long‑term growth strategy

  • High‑visibility finance leadership role partnering directly with executive and operational leaders

  • Opportunity to shape financial strategy for expansion, investments, and portfolio optimization

  • Ability to build scalable models, processes, and teams to support continued growth

  • Collaborative culture focused on accountability, development, and results

  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility for work‑life balance, in office 1 day a week

  • Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits


Comprehensive Benefits Package



  • 401(k) with company match

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays

  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

  • Bonus potential based on company and individual performance

  • Hybrid schedule


Responsibilities of the Director of Finance



  • Lead financial modeling and underwriting for new sites, expansions, relocations, and closures

  • Evaluate site economics, including buildout costs, lease vs. own decisions, ramp curves, payer mix, staffing models, margins, and ROI/IRR analysis

  • Monitor real estate and site portfolio performance; identify cost‑saving opportunities and ensure elimination of expenses tied to closed locations

  • Track actual performance versus pro‑forma assumptions; implement corrective actions and standardize underwriting assumptions and financial playbooks

  • Partner with executive leadership on market expansion, de novo initiatives, tuck‑in acquisitions, joint ventures, and service‑line growth; support M&A diligence and post‑integration analytics

  • Build scalable financial models for volume, revenue, and profitability; deliver scenario analysis and long‑term value assessments

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning, and capital deployment; develop dashboards and board‑ready reporting

  • Ensure accurate capitalization, lease accounting, compliance, and governance related to site openings, closures, and asset redeployment

  • Translate complex financial analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders

  • Mentor and develop finance and cross‑functional team members; strengthen scalable financial processes and decision support

  • Manage team performance, staffing, development, and key HR decisions within the finance function


Qualifications Preferred for the Director of Finance



  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA or CPA preferred

  • 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership responsibility and real estate finance

  • Strong background in financial modeling, capital analysis, and strategic decision support

  • Experience partnering with senior leadership and navigating complex, growth‑oriented environments


Compensation Range: $150,000-$200,000 + bonus


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