Director of Finance

Company Description

The Hand & The Eye is a first-of-its-kind destination in the heart of Chicago, blending world-class close-up magic with extraordinary culinary and cultural experiences. Rooted in wonder, elegance, and connection, we exist to make every moment a magic moment. Our immersive multi-venue experience draws on Chicago’s legacy of storytelling, theater, and hospitality to reimagine what a night out can be.

Role Description

We are seeking a strategic, detail-driven, and highly collaborative Director of Finance to steward the financial health, systems, and long-term sustainability of The Hand & The Eye. This role is responsible for building, maintaining, and elevating the financial infrastructure that supports our programming, membership, events, and hospitality operations.

The Director of Finance plays both a hands‑on and forward‑thinking role, ensuring that day‑to‑day accounting and reporting processes run smoothly, while also shaping the financial strategy that fuels our growth. This leader partners closely with the executive team to translate numbers into insight, create clarity around performance trends, and establish financial discipline across the organization.

Key areas of responsibility include financial planning & analysis, budgeting, cash‑flow management, accounting oversight, compliance, internal controls, KPI development, and ongoing operational support. The ideal candidate brings exceptional analytical rigor, a deep understanding of hospitality or multi‑revenue business models, and a solutions‑oriented mindset grounded in accuracy, transparency, and trust.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Ensure monthly P&Ls accurately reflect all revenue streams, expenses, cost of sales, and membership / event performance, with clear reconciliation across systems.
• Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly variances between actuals, forecasts, and budget to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead monthly financial reviews with the Executive Team, offering insight‑driven commentary that highlights operational challenges, emerging trends, and strategic levers.
• Participate in ownership and stakeholder meetings, presenting financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations.
• Build trust and financial fluency across the organization by providing clear explanations, coaching leaders on performance drivers, and helping teams understand how their work impacts the bottom line.

Forecasting & Budgeting

Financial Operations

Qualifications

Benefits

The Hand & The Eye is proud to be an inclusive, equitable workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and seek to build a team that reflects the diversity and creativity of our community.

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