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# CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Hunt Valley, MD

$200k-$250k+

### Position Highlights

**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.

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 Qualifications

- 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.

For more information, contact [Patrick Fitzgerald](https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickfitzgerald3/) at [pfitzgerald@chesapeakesearchpartners.com](mailto:pfitzgerald@chesapeakesearchpartners.com) or apply below.

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