Controller

Chesapeake Search Partners; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners seeks an experienced Controller to oversee all aspects of financial management, including regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation alongside the business unit President, and ensure core internal control policies and procedures are followed by the business and its accounting staff.

This role will provide the oversight of daily accounting functions and financial reporting to support the business objectives of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA highly preferred.
• 5+ years of full cycle accounting experience required.
• Construction industry experience highly preferred.
• Proficient in local sales and use tax filings.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger, month-end & year-end close.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting functions including billing, AR, AP, GL and revenue recognition.
• Implement robust accounting controls to minimize risk.
• Prepare and publish monthly financial statements.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Lead annual budgets and forecasts.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to management.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Assist with annual audits and related duties.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Job description

Chesapeake Search Partners is seeking an experienced Controller who will oversee all aspects of financial management, including regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation alongside the business unit President, and ensure core internal control policies and procedures are followed by the business and its accounting staff. This role will provide the oversight of daily accounting functions and financial reporting to support the business objectives of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting functions, including billing, AR, AP, GL, POC accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Implement robust accounting controls to minimize risk and maintain a documented system of policies and procedures.
• Prepare and publish monthly financial statements.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Lead the production of annual budgets and forecasts
• Provide insightful financial analysis to management.
• Ensure accuracy and quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
• Engage in special projects and generate specialized reports as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures.
• Assist with annual audits and perform additional related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA highly preferred.
• 5+ years of full cycle accounting experience is required.
• Construction industry experience is highly preferred.
• Proficient in local sales and use tax filings.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger functions and the month end and year end close process.
• Superior organizational and time management abilities.