Chief Financial Officer

Chesapeake Search Partners has been retained by a growing, project-driven construction services organization in the Baltimore area to identify a Chief Financial Officer to join its leadership team. This is a highly hands-on CFO role for a leader who enjoys being close to the business while also driving financial strategy and long-term growth. The CFO will partner closely with ownership and senior leadership, oversee all accounting and finance functions, and work alongside operations to support project-level performance, cash flow, and margin management. What You’ll Be Doing Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, partnering with ownership and senior leaders on strategic decisions Lead all accounting and finance functions, including monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting Work closely with operations and estimating to support project selection, WIP reporting, and cost control Drive cash flow management, margin improvement, and KPI development Lead, mentor, and stay hands-on with a lean accounting team Partner with external firms on tax, audit, and financial reporting What We’re Looking For 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in a project-based or construction-related environment Strong operational mindset with the ability to balance strategy and execution Hands-on leadership style and comfort working in a lean organization ERP and advanced Excel experience required Why This Role This is an opportunity to step into a visible, impactful CFO role with an established organization that values practical leadership, operational discipline, and thoughtful growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chesapeake Search Partners