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

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• Serve as a strategic advisor to ownership and senior leadership on financial and operational matters.
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• Oversee all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and treasury activities.
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• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes and provide insights into business performance and profitability.
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• Develop and monitor key financial and operational metrics to support decision-making.
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• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and financial risk.
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• Ensure the integrity of financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
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• Partner with operational leaders to improve efficiencies, profitability, and business performance.
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• Mentor and develop accounting and finance staff.
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• Evaluate systems, processes, and reporting capabilities and identify opportunities for improvement.
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Desired Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
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• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
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• Prior experience as a CFO, Controller, Director of Finance, or senior finance executive.
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• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
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• WIP Reporting experience
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• Demonstrated experience managing accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
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• Experience supporting project-based, consulting, engineering, architecture, construction, or professional services organizations is highly desirable.
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• Proven ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and business stakeholders.
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• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategy and execution.
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Why Consider This Opportunity?

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• Opportunity to serve as a key member of the executive leadership team.
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• High level of visibility and influence within the organization.
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• Stable, respected company with a strong reputation and growth trajectory.
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• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where finance has a true seat at the table.
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• Ability to make a meaningful impact on the future direction of the business.
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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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