Controller

Chesapeake Search Partners is exclusively engaged with our client in South Plainfield, NJ seeking a Controller who will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of assigned businesses, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and insightful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making. This role acts as a key finance partner to business leaders, driving profitability, cost management, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Manage revenue recognition for service contracts
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for the business unit
• Analyze financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods; explain variances and trends
• Develop financial models to evaluate business initiatives, investments, and pricing strategies
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to business unit leadership
• Provide actionable insights to improve margins, cash flow, and return on investment
• Support contract review, capital expenditure analysis, and resource allocation decisions
• Monitor and control operating expenses, headcount, and capital spending
• Identify risks and opportunities; recommend corrective actions to meet financial targets
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting efficiency
• Manage, mentor, and develop finance staff supporting the business unit
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance, Accounting, FP&A, and other cross-functional teams
• Promote a culture of financial discipline, transparency, and accountability

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA strongly preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
• Experience supporting project accounting, WIP reporting, and recurring service revenue
• Multi‑branch or private‑equity‑backed company experience
• Experience with acquisitions, integrations, or rapid growth environments

For more information, contact Patrick Fitzgerald at Chesapeake Search Partners.