Senior Finance Manager

Keller Executive Search • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

This is a position within Keller Executive Search and not with one of its clients. The Senior Finance Manager in Chicago builds strong operational governance for Finance, partnering with stakeholders to improve performance, quality, and candidate and client experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of relevant local regulations and best practices that impact Finance operations.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and experience working across functions and geographies.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional local language capability is an advantage.
• Proven ability to set strategy and deliver measurable outcomes in a fast-paced professional services environment.
• Data-driven approach with comfort using metrics, reporting, and process improvement methods.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and complex initiatives end-to-end.

Nice To Haves

• additional local language capability is an advantage.
• advanced degree or professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, vendors, and resource planning for the Finance function.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, quality standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Establish KPIs, dashboards, and operating rhythms to track outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with sales, delivery, research, and leadership teams to streamline workflows and remove friction.
• Identify risks and implement controls to protect service quality, data, and reputation.
• Define and execute the Finance strategy aligned with business priorities and service standards.

Benefits

• Salary range: 140,000 - 190,000
• Opportunities for professional growth through leadership development and high-visibility projects.
• Flat management structure with direct access to decision-makers.
• Open communication environment.
• Full medical coverage.
• Annual performance bonus and recognition program.
• Flexible working arrangements, subject to role and local policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees