Head of Finance (Chicago) Job at LHH, Chicago, IL

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  • LHH
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

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Executive Search Consultant focusing on finance and accounting at LHH fka Parker and Lynch

Job Title: Head of Finance & Accounting

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: CFO

Start Date: ASAP – Urgent hire

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Finance and Accounting to lead and evolve our finance and accounting function. This is a critical leadership role that will work closely with the CFO during the transition period and partner with cross-functional leaders to build out a robust internal finance infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in FP&A, accounting operations, and compliance—particularly within trading, brokerage, or fintech environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with the CFO to support and expand the current accounting and finance framework
  • Lead the transition from outsourced budgeting and modeling to in-house capabilities
  • Oversee and build out financial planning and analysis department, including forecasting, reporting, and data modeling
  • Collaborate with Accounting Manager to strengthen accounting operations and support team development
  • Coordinate with tax consultants and ensure compliance with GAAP, VAT, sales tax, and global tax regulations
  • Support audit readiness and compliance in partnership with legal and compliance teams
  • Work with Chief Legal Officer on risk and compliance initiatives
  • Contribute to ERP implementation (NetSuite), including process design and optimization
  • Understand and interpret trading data and brokerage-specific financial nuances

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including leadership roles
  • 5+ years of management of cross-functional teams
  • Strong FP&A and operational accounting background
  • Experience in trading, brokerage, fintech, or banking environments
  • Proficiency with NetSuite and ERP implementation
  • Deep understanding of GAAP, IFRS (preferred), and global tax compliance
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor teams through change and growth
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Director

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Finance, Strategy/Planning, and Management
  • Industries

    Financial Services and Technology, Information and Media

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