Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with an established, privately held organization in Crofton, MD to identify a Chief Financial Officer to join its leadership team. This opportunity will oversee the accounting and finance functions across a multi-company organization. The CFO will partner closely with executive leadership while providing strategic financial leadership and hands-on operational support across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the accounting and finance function, including financial reporting, month-end close, audit, internal controls, and compliance.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, working capital, and financial analysis.
Provide financial leadership across a multi-company environment while supporting the needs of individual businesses and the broader organization.
Partner with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making and long-term business objectives.
Drive process and systems improvements while leading and developing the accounting and finance team.
Ideal Background:
Current or previous CFO experience within a privately held organization.
Experience leading accounting and finance within a multi-company or multi-entity environment.
Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and working capital.
Hands-on finance leader who is comfortable operating at both the strategic and day-to-day operational level.
Experience improving financial processes, systems, and controls while leading and developing accounting and finance teams.
CPA preferred.
