Overview
Chief Financial Officer Jobs in Portland, Maine Metropolitan Area at KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Company: KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting
Location: Portland, Maine Metropolitan Area
*** Local Candidates ONLY – NO Relocation ***
KBW Financial Staffing and Recruiting has partnered with a local organization in their search for a CFO in the Portland, Maine area.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key member of the executive leadership team and will oversee the company’s financial strategy, operations, and overall fiscal performance. This individual will lead the finance and accounting functions, support continued growth initiatives, and help guide strategic business decisions across a multi-entity organization.
The ideal candidate will bring significant senior finance leadership experience within a complex operating environment, along with a strong mix of strategic, operational, and hands-on financial expertise.
Company Overview
- Established and growing privately held organization
- Multi-entity business with domestic and international operations
- Growth-oriented environment with expansion initiatives underway
- Entrepreneurial culture with strong leadership and long-term vision
Reporting Structure
- Reports directly to senior executive leadership
- Oversees a multi-location finance and accounting team
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all areas of finance, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, controls, and compliance
- Provide financial insights, reporting, and recommendations to support executive decision-making
- Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with company goals
- Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and operational metrics
- Oversee planning processes including capital allocation and resource management
- Identify opportunities for operational and financial improvement
- Support acquisition activity, due diligence, and post-close integration efforts
- Manage financial operations across multiple entities and regions
- Lead systems improvements, process enhancements, and ERP optimization
- Maintain relationships with lenders, banking partners, and outside advisors
Qualifications
- Senior finance leadership experience within a mid-sized to large organization
- Background in operationally focused industries such as distribution, manufacturing, or related sectors
- Experience supporting acquisitions and business integrations
- Strong ERP and financial systems experience
- Experience managing multi-site or international finance operations
- Broad knowledge of accounting, finance, controls, and compliance
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please forward your resume to [email protected]. Only local candidates will be considered, please respect this requirement. You must also be eligible to work in the United States without any restrictions, now or in the future.