Highlights
Drive capital investment analysis for new stores, remodels, and strategic initiatives. • Exposure to complex, multi-unit retail operations (fuel, inventory, pricing, shrink).
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Des Moins, Iowa |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
Chief Financial Officer - Large Retailer
$275,000 to $325,000 plus bonus 30-50%
Please Note: this role is based in Chicago and would require relocation to Chicago, IL
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$275,000 to $325,000 plus bonus 30-50%
Please Note: this role is based in Chicago and would require relocation to Chicago, IL
Work Mode: 3 days in office
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Direct partnership with the CEO and leadership team on strategy and key decisions
• Influence over expansion across a 55-store footprint, including new site investments
• Ownership of capital strategy, debt structure, and banking relationships
• High visibility with international ownership and board-level presentations
• Opportunity to modernize FP&A, reporting, and analytics capabilities
• Ability to drive operational improvements impacting margins and cash flow
• Leadership of an established finance and accounting team with opportunity to elevate performance
• Exposure to complex, multi-unit retail operations (fuel, inventory, pricing, shrink)
• Autonomy to implement systems, automation, and data-driven decision tools
Key Responsibilities for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO):
- Lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management across all locations
• Oversee accounting, audit readiness, and internal controls, treasury
• Manage 4 direct reports (Controller, FP&A Director, Treasury, IT)
• Drive capital investment analysis for new stores, remodels, and strategic initiatives
• Manage lender relationships, debt facilities, and liquidity planning
• Partner with operations on pricing, cost control, and profitability
• Oversee external tax and audit providers
Qualifications for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO):
- MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
• 10+ years of finance and accounting leadership experience in multi-unit environments
• Strong expertise in FP&A, capital allocation, and financing strategies
• Former experience in retail, convenience, fuel, or similarly operational environments
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About Company
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.
