Chief Financial Officer

who... a staffing company • Full-time • Baltimore City County, MD, US • $180k - $200k / year • 3d ago

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO): BALTIMORE, MD

Who Staffing is looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a fulltime, direct hire opportunity with our client in Baltimore, MD.

Job Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and serves as the strategic steward of the organization’s financial health, sustainability, and long-term viability. The CFO provides executive-level leadership over financial strategy, accounting operations, budgeting, grant compliance, and risk management for a multi-site, mission-driven manufacturing organization employing a large blind workforce. This role ensures sound financial practices, promotes organizational accountability, and supports the mission by aligning financial planning with programmatic and operational goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Leadership & Strategy:

Serve as a strategic advisor to the President/CEO and Executive Team regarding organizational growth, sustainability, and financial risk.
Lead the development of multi-year financial planning and capital investment strategies.
Translate financial data into actionable insights that support mission delivery and operational excellence.
Present financial reports and strategic recommendations to the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee.

Financial Operations & Oversight:

Provide executive oversight of all accounting functions, including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, fixed assets, cost accounting, and internal controls.
Directly supervise the Controller and the Accounting Team and ensure operation with accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls to protect organizational assets.
Oversee treasury management, cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and investment strategies.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

Lead the annual operating and capital budgeting process.
Build forecasting models that support proactive financial decision-making.
Partner with operational leaders to understand cost drivers, labor utilization, and facility-level financial performance.
Ensure alignment between financial resources and mission-focused priorities.

Compliance, Audit & Risk Management:

Oversee annual audits, including external financial audits, compliance audits, and any state or federal oversight reviews.
Oversee preparation of annual Tax Returns and coordinate work with external accounting firm.
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, nonprofit accounting standards (FASB), and grant/contract requirements.
Manage organizational risk through insurance programs, internal controls, and financial policy development.
Ensure proper reporting for AbilityOne, federal contracts, state contracts, and other procurement and funding sources relevant to your organization.

Business Operations & Organizational Stewardship:

Support cost accounting and pricing strategies for manufacturing contracts to ensure competitiveness and sustainability.
Provide financial analysis for new business development opportunities, grants, and strategic partnerships.
Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure financial processes support HR, operations, procurement, and mission outcomes.
Champion financial literacy across the organization, building capacity in non-financial leaders.

Team Leadership & Development:

Provide visionary leadership to the Controller and broader finance staff, fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Develop the capacity of the finance team through coaching, training, and role clarity.
Ensure department staffing aligns with organizational scale and complexity.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred.
Minimum 10–12 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within nonprofit, government contracting, manufacturing, or multi-location operations.
Demonstrated experience overseeing a Controller and full accounting department.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit financial standards, cost accounting, and compliance requirements.
Experience with federal & state contracts, grant compliance, and/or AbilityOne preferred.

Key Competencies:

Strategic financial leadership
Mission-driven decision-making
High emotional intelligence and communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to build trust with internal and external stakeholders.
Ethical judgment and commitment to organizational values
Systems thinker with ability to improve processes and drive change.

Working Conditions:

Full-time, executive-level role.
Primarily office-based with periodic travel to multiple site locations.
Requires some evening or weekend availability for board meetings, audits, or operational needs.

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