Accounting Manager

Chesapeake Search Partners is seeking an Accounting Manager 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.Responsibilities: Own the monthly and annual close and deliver timely, accurate financial statementsMaintain general-ledger integrity and the chart of accountsOwn the close checklist and balance-sheet reconciliation framework.Prepare the monthly reporting package and variance analysisOwn revenue recognition across multiple service and product linesLead cash-flow forecasting and working-capital managementManage 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 reforecastsSupervise, develop, and lead accounting staff.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting.3+ years of accounting experienceExperience supervising a small teaERP experience preferred; NetSuite a plus.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