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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