Finance Manager

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Reports to: Accounting & Finance (AP, AR, Payroll, Treasury, Grants/Contracts), Budgeting & Forecasting, Financial Systems, Risk & Compliance, , Annual Tax Return and Audit Support.
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Please apply via LinkedIn and attach a Resume and Cover Letter. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the BISM Executive Leadership Team and serves as the strategic steward of the organization’s financial health, sustainability, and long-term viability. The CFO provides executive-level leadership over financial strategy, accounting operations, budgeting, grant compliance, and risk management for a multi-site, mission-driven manufacturing organization employing a large blind workforce. This role ensures sound financial practices, promotes organizational accountability, and supports the mission by aligning financial planning with programmatic and operational goals.

Serve as a strategic advisor to the President/CEO and Executive Team regarding organizational growth, sustainability, and financial risk.
Lead the development of multi-year financial planning and capital investment strategies.
Translate financial data into actionable insights that support mission delivery and operational excellence.
Present financial reports and strategic recommendations to the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee.
Financial Operations & Oversight
Provide executive oversight of all accounting functions, including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, fixed assets, cost accounting, and internal controls.
Directly supervise the Controller and the Accounting Team and ensure operation with accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls to protect organizational assets.
Oversee treasury management, cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and investment strategies.
Build forecasting models that support proactive financial decision-making.
Partner with operational leaders to understand cost drivers, labor utilization, and facility-level financial performance.
Ensure alignment between financial resources and mission-focused priorities.
Compliance, Audit & Risk Management
Oversee annual audits, including external financial audits, compliance audits, and any state or federal oversight reviews.
Oversee preparation of annual Tax Returns and coordinate work with external accounting firm.
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, nonprofit accounting standards (FASB), and grant/contract requirements.
Manage organizational risk through insurance programs, internal controls, and financial policy development.
Business Operations & Organizational Stewardship
Support cost accounting and pricing strategies for manufacturing contracts to ensure competitiveness and sustainability.
Provide financial analysis for new business development opportunities, grants, and strategic partnerships.
Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure financial processes support HR, operations, procurement, and mission outcomes.
Champion financial literacy across the organization, building increased capacity in non-financial leaders.
Provide visionary leadership to the Controller and the Accounting Team, fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Develop the capacity of the Accounting Team through coaching, training, and role clarity.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred.
Minimum 12–15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within nonprofit, government contracting, manufacturing, or multi-location operations.
Demonstrated experience overseeing and managing a full accounting department.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit financial standards, cost accounting, and compliance requirements.
Experience with federal & state contracts, grant compliance, and/or the AbilityOne Program preferred.

Strategic financial leadership.
High emotional intelligence and communication skills.
Full-time, executive-level role.
Primarily office-based with periodic travel to multiple site locations.
Requires some evening or weekend availability for board meetings, audits, or operational needs.


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Each year Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) provides programs and services that serve over 2000 blind Maryland citizens. BISM employs 500 exceptional Associates at our twelve facilities in Maryland, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Kentucky and North Carolina where we manufacture the highest quality products.
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