<p>A growing manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on CFO to join its executive leadership team in Hunt Valley, MD. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and can oversee both strategic finance and day-to-day accounting operations.</p><p><br></p><p>The CFO will lead all financial activities, including accounting, finance, forecasting, job costing, financial reporting, contract compliance, cash management, and banking relationships. This person will partner closely with operations and manufacturing leadership to support business performance, improve processes, and drive sound decision-making. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead financial reporting, monthly close, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations.</li><li>Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning.</li><li>Manage inventory, costing, manufacturing variances, and job cost accounting through the ERP system.</li><li>Partner with leadership to provide reporting, analysis, and insights for business decisions.</li><li>Maintain internal controls and support audit, tax, compliance, and banking requirements.</li><li>Oversee contract compliance activities, including government contracting requirements where applicable.</li><li>Support loan negotiations, bank reporting, and special projects.</li><li>Lead and develop the finance and accounting function.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead the organization’s financial strategy and provide executive-level guidance for our client in the Lancaster area. This role will direct accounting, planning, forecasting, liquidity, and capital management while helping the organization balance financial performance with mission-driven priorities. The CFO will partner closely with senior leadership and the board to strengthen controls, support sustainable growth, and ensure sound risk oversight across the enterprise.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide executive leadership for the organization’s financial operations, including accounting, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.</p><p>• Guide financial strategy by delivering analysis, projections, and recommendations that support long-term organizational goals and informed decision-making.</p><p>• Direct the preparation and oversight of annual budgets, financial reports, performance indicators, and profitability reviews across business lines.</p><p>• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, compliance practices, and audit readiness in alignment with regulatory, legal, and policy requirements.</p><p>• Oversee risk management activities related to liquidity, investments, assets and liabilities, and overall enterprise financial health.</p><p>• Lead core accounting functions such as grant accounting, revenue recognition, loan accounting, monthly close activities, and financial support for property management operations.</p><p>• Partner with the board’s finance committee by helping shape meeting priorities, preparing financial materials, and contributing insight on key fiscal matters.</p><p>• Manage and develop finance leadership and staff by setting objectives, monitoring performance, and ensuring training and technical guidance are delivered effectively.</p><p><br></p>