Strategic Controller for Manufacturing Growth

Chesapeake Search Partners; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with a precision manufacturing organization in Maryland to identify a Controller who will serve as the senior financial leader responsible for reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, internal controls, and strategic planning.

This hands-on role partners with operations and ownership to drive profitability and operational excellence, manage ERP/MRP systems, and strengthen financial visibility across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance operations, including financial reporting, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, cash management, and month-end and year-end close.
• Oversee manufacturing accounting, including cost accounting, inventory management, product costing, margin analysis, and financial performance reporting.
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, financial models, and cash flow analyses while providing actionable insights to executive leadership.
• Strengthen internal controls, improve financial reporting capabilities, and drive process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and business performance.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to leadership by supporting capital investments, operational initiatives, and long-term growth strategies.
• Oversee payroll and selected human resources administration, including employee benefits, workers' compensation, and coordination with external advisors, auditors, banks, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Financial leadership

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with a precision manufacturing organization in Maryland to identify a Controller who will serve as the senior financial leader responsible for reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, internal controls, and strategic planning.

This hands-on role partners with operations and ownership to drive profitability and operational excellence, manage ERP/MRP systems, and strengthen financial visibility across the plant.