Chief Financial Officer

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO): 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. Have talented friends? Refer them through our candidate referral program and everyone will benefit.