Chief Financial Officer

Chesapeake Search Partners has been retained by a distribution company in Hunt Valley to identify a Chief Financial Officer to join their organization. Our client was founded in 1938 with a rich history of growth and innovation, specializing in offering a diverse range of unique and licensed novelties and candy, tailored to amusement patrons of all ages. Our client also received strategic investment from a private equity firm in 2023, providing the company with the capital needed to accelerate its growth trajectory.

Develop and execute financial strategies to support business growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability.
Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to provide actionable insights for the executive team.
Provide analytical insight and perspective to the Executive Management Team and private equity sponsor to drive optimal business decisions and outcomes.
Supervise the preparation of timely and accurate financial and operational metric reports.
Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, accounting standards, and corporate governance requirements.
Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA preferred.
Minimum of 10-15 years of financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance role within a distribution or supply chain-focused company.
Proven ability to drive financial performance and manage risk.
Experience working with private equity, lenders, or other financial institutions is a plus.
Proven experience driving business growth through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, including integration support, is a plus.
Experience integrating and optimizing IT systems is a plus.
Prior experience with Sage and SalesForce, helpful but not required.
Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and advanced Excel modeling.

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