Chief Financial OfficerLaSalle Network has partnered with a high-growth, global consumer goods company headquartered in the Chicago suburbs to identify a Chief Financial Officer as the company prepares for an imminent IPO. This is a market-based compensation role with equity ownership (time and performance vesting), potential to earn annual bonus target of 40%, and a full benefits package.What You'll Do:Own the full global finance function from U.S. headquarters, with regular travel to a Latin America operations team (~30% of time)Lead IPO readiness end to end, with the goal of operating as a fully compliant U.S.
public company within 12 months of hireBuild and execute financial strategy, optimize capital structure, and serve as the primary liaison to investors and investment banking partnersDeliver board-level analysis on revenue models, funding requirements, and capital allocationOversee budgeting, monthly operating plans, cash forecasting, and consolidated financial reporting under both US GAAP and IFRSRecruit, develop, and lead a high-performing international finance team spanning the U.S. and Latin AmericaPartner cross-functionally on pricing strategy, margin analysis across product lines and channels, and ERP build-out for the North American businessWhat You'll Need:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; MBA, MAC, or relevant postgraduate degree preferred10+ years of executive financial leadership with U.S. public companies; prior CFO experience in high-growth, PE-backed, or VC-backed CPG or distribution businesses strongly preferredExperience leading or supporting an IPO processActive U.S.
CPA license requiredFull working knowledge of US GAAP; IFRS experience preferredDeep expertise in corporate governance, SOX compliance, and investor relationsProven success managing multi-country finance operations; Latin America experience a strong plusComplete fluency in both English and Spanish requiredDetails:Chicago suburbs (with regular international travel to Latin America)$225-300k base salary, equity, potential to earn 40% annual bonus, and covered travel expensesBenefits: Health: Medical, dental, vision and disability for individual and family4 weeks PTO, 13 paid holidays, full medical/dental/vision/disability coverage, and 401(k) with automatic employer contributionQualified candidates will be reviewed and contacted quickly. Apply or DM me directly. Allee Struve | Recruiting Lead | LaSalle Network #CFO #ConsumerGoods #CPG #BilingualLeadership #IPO #HiringLaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.