CFO at Ledgent Finance & Accounting in Hanover, Maryland

Job Description:

A growing construction development company in the Howard County area is seeking a qualified CFO.



Key Responsibilities:



* Develop and implement financial strategies to support overall business goals and growth.


* Direct all accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, job costing, payroll, and financial reporting.


* Lead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis; provide actionable insights to the CEO and executive team.


* Ensure timely and accurate financial statements and compliance with GAAP and other applicable regulations.


* Oversee cash flow management, project budgeting, and capital expenditure planning.


* Manage banking relationships, bonding capacity, insurance, and financial risk exposure.


* Evaluate and manage financial systems and tools for greater efficiency and reporting capabilities.


* Lead the budgeting process and monitor key financial performance indicators (KPIs).


* Work closely with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel as needed.


* Support M&A activities, investment evaluations, and strategic business initiatives.



Qualifications:



* Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (Master's or MBA preferred).


* CPA designation strongly preferred.


* 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within the construction or real estate development industry.


* Proven experience with construction financial management, including job costing, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion accounting.


* Strong understanding of ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint,


Procore, or similar).


* Exceptional analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.


* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.


* Experience working with private equity investors or financial partners is a plus.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.