Chief Financial Officer

Aston Carter•Grasonville, MD

4d•$48 - $72•Remote

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer will lead and rebuild the accounting and finance function for a growing wholesale distribution organization, transforming financial operations from reactive to proactive and scalable. This role oversees all core financial activities, including accounts receivable and accounts payable, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, while providing strategic financial leadership aligned with the company’s growth objectives. The CFO will design and implement robust processes, controls, and reporting structures, partner closely with senior leadership to guide business decisions through data-driven financial insights, and gradually build and mentor a high-performing finance team.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance leadership roles.
Prior experience serving as a Chief Financial Officer or equivalent senior finance leader in a growing organization.
Strong background in wholesale distribution, with seafood or food distribution experience highly preferred.
Proven track record of building or restructuring accounting functions and financial departments.
Deep understanding of financial operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash flow management.
Expertise in developing and implementing process improvements and financial systems to support scalable growth.
Ability to operate effectively both strategically and tactically in a lean environment, including hands-on work when needed.
Strong proficiency in finance and accounting, including general ledger management, month-end close, and journal entries.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
Advanced skills in financial reporting and management reporting, with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
Demonstrated ability to partner with leadership and support business decisions with data-driven financial analysis.
CPA certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading finance functions in wholesale distribution, particularly seafood or food distribution, is highly advantageous.
History of successfully transforming financial processes from reactive to proactive, including implementing new controls and reporting structures.
Comfort working in a lean, hands-on environment while building out longer-term infrastructure and team capacity.
Strong change management skills, with the ability to guide an organization through financial process and system upgrades.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities, with experience hiring, developing, and retaining finance and accounting professionals.
Strategic mindset combined with operational discipline, capable of balancing long-term planning with day-to-day execution.

Responsibilities

Lead and rebuild the accounting and finance function, establishing a modern, scalable financial infrastructure.
Oversee day-to-day AR and AP operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls.
Develop and implement scalable accounting processes, policies, and controls to support growth and operational excellence.
Design and maintain effective financial reporting structures that provide clear, timely visibility into business performance.
Transition the organization from reactive to proactive financial management, introducing forward-looking tools and practices.
Provide strategic financial leadership that aligns with company growth goals and long-term business objectives.
Manage financial reporting, including preparation, review, and communication of monthly, quarterly, and annual results.
Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, including building models, setting targets, and monitoring performance against plan.
Oversee cash flow management, ensuring adequate liquidity, optimizing working capital, and supporting investment decisions.
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency across finance and accounting functions.
Partner with organizational leadership to support key business decisions with robust financial analysis and insights.
Perform hands-on accounting and finance work when necessary, including general ledger oversight, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
Establish and refine month-end close procedures to ensure timely, accurate financial statements and management reports.
Build and implement financial planning and analysis capabilities to support scenario planning and performance management.
Develop and maintain systems and processes that strengthen financial operations, reporting, and compliance.
Recruit, manage, and mentor future accounting and finance team members as the organization grows.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function, emphasizing efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with operational realities in a wholesale distribution environment.