Interim Finance Director

Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with an established nonprofit organization in the Baltimore area seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to provide financial leadership and oversee day-to-day accounting operations during a key leadership transition.

This individual will work closely with executive leadership to maintain financial operations, ensure accurate reporting, and support a smooth transition to a permanent finance leader. This is an anticipated 3–4 month interim engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Lead and support accounting staff, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of financial activities.
• Manage complex nonprofit accounting activities, including restricted funds and investment-related accounting.
• Maintain strong internal controls, support audit activities, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, financial controls, and reporting efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting and finance leadership experience within a nonprofit organization.
• Solid understanding of nonprofit accounting standards, restricted funds, and investment-related accounting.
• Hands-on experience managing accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Previous experience supervising accounting staff and working independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to a new environment.