Chief Financial Officer

KMA Human Resources Consulting; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement and profit sharing plan

Paid time off including vacation, sick and paid holidays

Employee discount program

Job summary

KMA Human Resources Consulting is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for a retail client in the Kittery area. The ideal candidate will oversee financial operations and drive the financial strategy for a complex corporate structure. The role demands extensive retail finance experience and leadership skills.

This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $175,000 to $225,000, alongside a discretionary annual bonus and various benefits including a 401k plan and paid time off. Interested candidates with strong financial backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in retail.
• Deep understanding of inventory accounting and retail KPIs.
• Strong ability to analyze seasonal business cycles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior finance leader and strategic advisor.
• Lead long-range financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Develop strategies that support profitable growth across retail.

Skills

Retail finance expertise

Financial modeling and forecasting

Leadership and communication

ERP and accounting systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

CPA, CMA, or MBA

Job description

Chief Financial Officer / Seacoast (NH, Maine) area

Our client, a retail business in the seacoast area, is seeking a strong financial leader in the retail industry to join the team as Chief Financial Officer.

With continued growth across retail, e-commerce, and multiple business entities, the CFO will be a hands‑on strategic leader guiding financial operations and the future of the business. The CFO will be responsible for the financial health, reporting integrity, strategic planning, and fiscal stewardship of a complex corporate structure with multiple legal entities and operating divisions.

The Chief Financial Officer provides strategic financial leadership across the organization, overseeing accounting, financial planning, reporting, budgeting, compliance, cash management, and internal controls.

This leader must bring strong retail finance expertise, including deep understanding of inventory‑driven businesses, margin analysis, seasonal sales cycles, merchandising performance, store operations, and e‑commerce financial drivers.

A critical component of this role is the ability to effectively manage and optimize a multi‑entity corporate structure, ensuring accurate intercompany accounting, consolidated reporting, tax coordination, and entity‑level compliance.

Benefits of the Job

• Opportunity to lead the financial growth of a multi‑entity retail structure
• 401k Retirement and profit sharing plan
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and paid holidays
• Employee discount program
• Competitive salary of $175 - $225k plus discretionary annual bonus

Requirements for the Chief Financial Officer

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
• CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
• Required: significant retail finance experience
• Knowledge of inventory accounting, retail KPIs, margin management, and seasonal business cycles
• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills
• Strong ERP, accounting systems, and reporting tool experience
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and business partnership skills

Responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer

• Serve as the senior finance leader and strategic advisor to ownership and executive leadership
• Lead long‑range financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling
• Develop financial strategies that support profitable growth across retail, e‑commerce, and supporting business entities
• Deliver actionable insights on sales, margin, payroll, inventory, and expense performance
• Partner with leadership on capital investments, expansion opportunities, and operational initiatives
• Oversee financial operations for a corporate structure consisting of multiple legal entities, divisions, and related business operations
• Ensure accurate consolidated financial reporting across all entities
• Partner with outside CPA firms, tax advisors, and legal counsel on entity governance and reporting matters
• Analyze key retail metrics including
• Partner with e‑commerce leadership on digital sales profitability and omnichannel growth
• Drive process improvements that strengthen reporting speed, accuracy, and decision support
• Oversee monthly general ledger close, financial statements, audits, and year‑end reporting
• Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls
• Manage banking relationships, cash flow forecasting, and treasury functions
• Oversee tax planning support, sales tax compliance, and external reporting requirements

Skillcloud and our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.