Assistant Controller

Chesapeake Search Partners; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing media and digital firm in Annapolis is seeking a full-time Assistant Director to enhance their accounting team. The ideal candidate needs a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA progress, and at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience. Key responsibilities include managing cash reports, intercompany transfers, and month-end closes. This role offers competitive compensation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA or progress toward CPA a plus.
• Strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review daily cash reports; reconcile all bank accounts.
• Perform month-end close in NetSuite.
• Support leadership with ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis.

Skills

Strong knowledge of GAAP, reconciliations, and financial reporting

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite or other ERP/accounting software

Job description

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Assistant Director at Chesapeake Search Partners

Chesapeake Search Partners is collbaroating with a growing media, polling and digital firm who is seeking a full time Assistant Controller to join the accounting team in Annapolis.

This role is critical in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across daily accounting operations, reconciliations, reporting, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review daily cash reports; reconcile all bank accounts.
• Record ACH, wires, withdrawals, and flexible spending activity in NetSuite.
• Manage intercompany transfers and ensure funds are properly allocated.
• Create intercompany journal entries for shared expenses.
• Manage Accounts Payable runs, including ACH, checks, wires, and portal payments.
• Validate media reconciliation reports against job cost records.
• Prepare Client Advisor Fee payouts.
• Review unbilled cost reports to ensure accurate client invoicing.
• Coordinate with Employee Relations on payroll adjustments.
• Enter payroll, medical insurance, and disability insurance journal entries.
• Process interest payments online of credit funds.
• Update profit share spreadsheets and reconcile billable expenses.
• Perform month-end close in NetSuite.
• Disburse partner and profit share payments.
• Reconcile accrued accounts and review departmental financials.
• Request and reconcile media company statements for corporate clients.
• Assist with external accountant financial reviews.
• Support leadership with ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or progress toward CPA a plus).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with NetSuite or other ERP/accounting software.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Please contact Patrick Fitzgerald at Chesapeake Search Partners to learn more!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Advertising Services

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