Accounting Manager / Director of Finance / CFO

Harbordesigns; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Bereavement leave

Paid sick days

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Opportunity to shape financial infra

Job summary

Harbor Designs & Manufacturing seeks an experienced accounting leader to manage all financial operations, ERP data integrity, and HR processes. This hands-on role blends operations oversight with strategic planning to sustain rapid growth.

You will supervise AP/AR, payroll, audits, budgeting, and cost accounting for engineering and manufacturing projects, partnering with leadership to drive data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in manufacturing or project-based business.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and strong GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions including AP, AR, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Maintain and optimize ERP system to ensure real-time financial data accuracy.
• Prepare monthly statements, cash flow forecasts, and budget variance reports.
• Manage cost accounting for engineering and manufacturing projects; support quoting/pricing models.
• Coordinate with CPA for year-end tax filings and audits.

Skills

ERP systems

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job description

About Us:

At Harbor Designs & Manufacturing we understand our clients unique products call for unique solutions and we pride ourselves on working with them as an extension of their teams. Unlike traditional product design and contract manufacturing firms, we serve our clients as fractional product managers and our engineers create custom-tailored solutions that evolve as our clients product or company’s needs evolve. Their core technology is their differentiator and it will be your job as part of our team to help empower them to transform their innovative ideas into cost effective high quality products sold around the world.

As an ISO 9001 & ISO 13485 certified regional design and collaborative manufacturing firm, we serve clients in the medical device, consumer product, transportation, and defense markets. Services include product management, research and development, industrial design, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, embedded system development, app development, prototyping, FDA & regulatory guidance, global supply chain management, in house and off shore technical and clean room assembly, warranty repair service, quality assurance, and 3PL logistics and inventory control.

About You:

As an experience accounting professional, your job will be to oversee and personally manage all aspects of our accounting and business administration systems. This role is both hands on andstrategic, ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of the company’s financial operations while supporting leadership with data-driven insights and modeling.

You’ll manage accounting workflows, HR processes, project audits, and ERP data accuracy, playing a pivotal role in shaping operational excellence and financial health across the organization. As a company well positioned for rapid growth we are open to a potential range of experience and interest ranging from controller, to accounting manger, to hires with their sights on strategic director or CFO level positions.

Main Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Management

• Oversee and perform all accounting functions including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end closing.
• Learn, maintain, and optimize the company’s ERP accounting systemto ensure accurate, real-time financial data.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, cash flow forecasts, and budget variance reports.
• Manage cost accounting for both engineering and manufacturing projects and support quoting and pricing models.
• Coordinate with external CPA for year-end tax filings and audits.

Operational Oversight & ERP Management

• Own the company’s ERP workflows, ensuring integration between accounting, project management, inventory, and operations.
• Implement and refine process automation and data integrity practices across departments.
• Conduct project-based financial audits to confirm accuracy of job costing, time tracking, and inventory valuation.

Human Resources & Compliance

• Oversee payroll, employee onboarding/offboarding, and benefits administration.
• Ensure HR compliance (W-2, 1099, PTO tracking, and employment regulations).
• Maintain secure employee records and coordinate with benefit providers and brokers.

Strategic Planning & Analysis

• Support leadership in business modeling, scenario planning, and growth strategies.
• Develop financial dashboards and KPI tracking to guide operational decisions.
• Manage special financial projects such as capital planning, financing, and government reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (CPA or MBA preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally within amanufacturing or project-based business.
• Proficiency in ERP or accounting systems.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• Proven ability to streamline workflows and manage multiple priorities independently.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits:

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (UPTO) Policy
• Bereavement leave
• Paid sick days
• Short Term Disability (paid by company)
• Long Term Disability (optional)
• 401(k) (optional)
• Health/ Dental/ Vision insurance (paid in part by company)
• Health savings account
• Life insurance (paid by company)
• Opportunity to shape the company’s financial infrastructure and play a leadership role in future growth.