CFO - Chief Financial Officer
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Finance & Banking
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Corporate Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Manager
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Confidential Search | Baltimore, MD Area | ~$200,000 | Hybrid
A well-established and highly respected professional services firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its leadership team. This is a highly visible, hands-on role offering the opportunity to partner directly with ownership and play a key role in driving the organization's continued growth and long-term success.
The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic financial leadership and strong technical accounting expertise, with the ability to operate both at the executive level and in the day-to-day details of the finance function.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as a strategic advisor to ownership and senior leadership on financial and operational matters.
- Oversee all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and treasury activities.
- Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes and provide insights into business performance and profitability.
- Develop and monitor key financial and operational metrics to support decision-making.
- Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and financial risk.
- Ensure the integrity of financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Partner with operational leaders to improve efficiencies, profitability, and business performance.
- Mentor and develop accounting and finance staff.
- Evaluate systems, processes, and reporting capabilities and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
- Prior experience as a CFO, Controller, Director of Finance, or senior finance executive.
- Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
- WIP Reporting experience
- Demonstrated experience managing accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Experience supporting project-based, consulting, engineering, architecture, construction, or professional services organizations is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and business stakeholders.
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategy and execution.
- Opportunity to serve as a key member of the executive leadership team.
- High level of visibility and influence within the organization.
- Stable, respected company with a strong reputation and growth trajectory.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where finance has a true seat at the table.
- Ability to make a meaningful impact on the future direction of the business.
Qualified candidates should possess both the strategic mindset of a CFO and the practical, hands-on approach necessary to lead a lean and highly effective finance organization.
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