Chief Financial Officer

Overview

John Evans Recruiting is partnering with a privately held, high-margin international manufacturing and business headquartered in Bel Air, MD, to identify a dynamic and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The incoming CFO will serve as a critical accounting leader partner to the President, helping steer the organization through its next phase of growth. The CFO will lead core financial accounting operations, leadership of plants/inventory, supporting strategic initiatives, and managing a diverse internal team. The CFO will lead and mentor a finance/accounting team that includes a Finance Manager/Lead Accountant, Senior Accountant, Office Manager, and collaborate with HR and Plant operations leadership.

Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

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On-site | $100M+ International Manufacturer | Family-Run Business with 10+ Years of Success and Stable Growth

Responsibilities

• Own and lead all accounting functions (50%+ of the role), including GL, month-end close, audit readiness, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Monitor and manage cash flow, banking relationships, and oversee line of credit and capital programs.
• Oversee all federal and state tax planning activities in partnership with outside tax firms.
• Drive budgeting accuracy, forecasting integrity, and operational planning across the organization.
• Lead all major CapEx planning and equipment lease evaluations.
• Manage and report on significant accounts receivable collections efforts.
• Lead the annual financial audit and coordinate with external auditors.
• Maintain insurance programs including P&C, workers’ compensation, and marine claims, and serve as point of contact for insurance brokers and legal counsel.
• Supervise health & welfare benefits selection and management.
• Act as 401(k) Plan Trustee, overseeing compliance and vendor relationships.
• Evaluate and maintain relationships with external legal and accounting advisors.

Team & Departmental Oversight

• Provide general supervision and strategic leadership to HR, office administration, plant leadership, and finance personnel.
• Foster a culture of urgency, collaboration, and continuous improvement across departments.
• Drive internal process improvements and ensure systems (including Sage ERP) are optimized for growth.

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Serve as General Manager in the absence of the CEO/President.
• Act as Board Secretary, managing corporate records, board resolutions, and historical files.
• Identify and monitor business risks; lead mitigation and reporting.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and act as a proactive business advisor to the executive team.

Qualifications

• CPA is preferred and required Bachelors Degree
• Proven hands-on operational and financial management skills; capable of toggling between strategy and backoffice leadership
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business.
• Familiarity with implementing and/or upgrading ERP (Netsuite/Sage or similar ERP strongly preferred).
• Experience overseeing plant operations (inventory), banking relationships, audits, insurance, employee benefits, and CapEx programs.

Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management
• Industries: Accounting, Manufacturing, and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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