Portland-Area Global CFO for M&A & Multisite Finance

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting has partnered with a local organization in the Portland, Maine area to identify a Chief Financial Officer. The role requires senior finance leadership, strategic oversight, and hands-on execution across multiple entities and regions.

Ideal candidates will bring extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, operating in a complex environment, and a strong track record in finance, controls, and compliance. U.S. work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Senior finance leadership in a mid-sized to large organization.
• Experience supporting acquisitions and business integrations.
• Strong ERP and financial systems experience.
• Experience managing multi-site or international finance operations.
• Broad knowledge of accounting, finance, controls, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all areas of finance, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, controls, and compliance.
• Provide financial insights, reporting, and recommendations to support executive decision-making.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with company goals.
• Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and operational metrics.
• Oversee planning processes including capital allocation and resource management.
• Identify opportunities for operational and financial improvement.
• Support acquisition activity, due diligence, and post-close integration efforts.
• Manage financial operations across multiple entities and regions.
• Maintain relationships with lenders, banking partners, and outside advisors.

Skills

Senior finance leadership

M&A experience

ERP / financial systems

Multi-site / international operations

Financial analysis & KPIs

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting has partnered with a local organization in the Portland, Maine area to identify a Chief Financial Officer. The role requires senior finance leadership, strategic oversight, and hands-on execution across multiple entities and regions.

Ideal candidates will bring extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, operating in a complex environment, and a strong track record in finance, controls, and compliance. U.S. work eligibility is required.