CFO - Chief Financial Officer

CFS; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Search is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join its leadership team in the Baltimore, MD area on a hybrid basis. This hands-on role partners with ownership to drive growth, oversees all finance functions, and leads strategic planning and risk management.

The ideal candidate combines executive presence with practical, day-to-day accounting leadership, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. CPA/MBA and 10+ years of experience are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Experience as CFO/Controller/director of finance or senior finance executive.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and strategic planning background.
• Proven ability to communicate with executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Hands-on leadership balancing strategy and execution.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Financial planning & analysis

Executive collaboration

Treasury & cash management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Tools

WIP Reporting

Job description

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.

Desired Qualifications

• 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.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• 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.

#INOCT2026