VP of Finance jobs in Chicago, IL

Lead the Institute’s finance, human resources, data and technology, facilities, and administrative operations, aligning these functions with organizational strategy and program goals. Oversee financial planning and compliance, workforce and performance systems, operational improvements, and development of the Peace Campus.

Advise on the structuring, origination, servicing, and documentation of commercial real estate finance transactions, including affordable and workforce housing, construction and permanent lending, and tax credit finance. Support business and regulatory initiatives, manage legal and operational risks, maintain documentation, oversee external counsel, and train business partners.

You will develop, maintain, and run complex cash flow models for new-issue and surveillance transactions while interpreting legal documentation. Additionally, you will collaborate with ratings analysts to evaluate structural risks and present analytical findings to senior team members and committees.

The Director manages a portfolio of sponsor-backed middle-market leveraged loans, overseeing financial performance, risk ratings, and covenant compliance. They also lead underwriting, structuring, and syndication for new transactions while mentoring junior team members.

The Vice President of Finance and Accounting provides strategic financial leadership, operational oversight, and fiduciary stewardship for the organization. This role manages financial planning, treasury, asset-liability management, and accounting operations while ensuring regulatory compliance and audit integrity.

The Vice President will oversee financial governance, AI consumption management, and the modernization of finance operations within the Technology Solutions department. This role involves driving process automation, establishing cost allocation methodologies, and providing executive-level reporting on investment priorities.

Lead the US subsidiary’s financial reporting, planning, compliance, internal controls, cash management, and finance team, while providing strategic analysis and guidance to senior leaders. Coordinate US and UK group reporting and cross-border finance, and oversee pricing and commercial structuring for public and private sector proposals, contract compliance, audits, and financial process improvements.

Own Continuum's driver-based operating model, product-line P&Ls and unit economics, sales forecasts, budgets, headcount plans, and cash scenarios. Lead board and investor reporting, fundraising diligence, cross-functional operational programs, and the finance stack, including close, billing, revenue recognition, tax, audit, and AP/AR.

Lead Engine’s financial strategy and operating cadence, including planning, forecasting, capital allocation, performance reporting, fundraising, liquidity, and strategic transactions. Partner with the CEO, executive team, Board, investors, and other stakeholders while building a scalable Finance organization, systems, processes, and controls.

Lead the full M&A lifecycle, from sourcing and underwriting through diligence, negotiation, closing, and post-close performance tracking. Own financial models and strategic finance work for acquisitions, new clinic openings, and other growth initiatives, while advising executive leadership and the Board on investment decisions and financial outcomes.