Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Chesapeake Search Partners is seeking a Controller to own the accounting function and build a modern finance operation. This position will own the monthly close, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance, and will lead the finance team. This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to the CFO, who will support development into the full scope of the role. The right candidate must have strong accounting fundamentals and personal drive.

• Own the monthly and annual close and deliver timely, accurate financial statements
• Maintain general-ledger integrity and the chart of accounts
• Own the close checklist and balance-sheet reconciliation framework.
• Prepare the monthly reporting package and variance analysis
• Own revenue recognition across multiple service and product lines
• Lead cash-flow forecasting and working-capital management
• Manage the banking relationship.
• Track and report lender covenant compliance and debt service.
• Own multi-state sales/use tax compliance.
• Maintain the fixed-asset register and depreciation schedules.
• Support the CFO with the annual budget and periodic reforecasts
• Supervise, develop, and lead accounting staff.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Experience supervising a small tea
• CPA is a plus but not required.
• Experience with complex deferred revenue.
• Manufacturing, distribution, or field-service industry experience a plus.
• A hands-on, build-oriented mindset and comfort operating in a lean, growing, post-acquisition environment.

For more information, contact Patrick Fitzgerald at Chesapeake Search Partners