Outsourced CFO services for CEOs, business owners, and founders
Across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Gain the Financial Clarity to Scale Without the Cost of a Full-Time CFO
Chesapeake Capital & Strategy brings fractional CFO consulting that gives you the numbers, structure, and accountability needed to scale your business or prepare for an exit on your terms.
What We Do
Services We Offer
We integrate into your business as a trusted advisor, mentor, and financial steward, providing fractional financial leadership services to guide executive teams through tax planning, budget creation, corporate and team structure, and operational efficiency.
Financial Foundation & Control
- Fractional CFO Services: Gain executive-level financial leadership that strengthens cash flow visibility, decision-making, and accountability without the cost of a full-time hire.
- Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Create decision-ready models and forecasts that test scenarios, quantify trade-offs, and clarify the financial impact of your next moves.
Growth Strategy & Performance
- Strategic Business Planning: Build a practical growth plan that aligns goals, resources, and priorities into an executable roadmap with clear ownership and measurable milestones.
- Performance Improvement: Identify where margin leaks happen and implement targeted changes that improve efficiency and profitability.
Capital, Transactions & Transitions
- Capital Raising Support: Secure a funding strategy built on credible numbers, a compelling narrative, and the preparation needed to pursue capital on strong terms.
- M&A Advisory: Navigate buy-side or sell-side decisions with valuation insight, due diligence support, and deal readiness guidance.
Our Process
Our Discovery Process
Our business growth consultants in Baltimore evaluate your core finance functions and deliver a tailored, long-term plan designed to meet your business goals.
DISCOVERY
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INITIAL CONSULT & GOAL SETTING
We start with a deep-dive conversation to understand your business, financial challenges, and goals.
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Meet Scott Brenowitz
Strategic Financial Advisor & Founder of Chesapeake Capital & Strategy
I founded CCS because I kept seeing strong businesses held back by messy financials and reactive decision-making.
I wanted to give leaders the steady financial structure and execution support they need to run the business with control.
I bring experience across various industries, including technology, logistics, construction, government contracting, non-profit, energy, healthcare, professional services, and manufacturing, leading finance transformation initiatives, supporting multi-million-dollar budgets, and helping teams modernize financial systems. My approach is practical and collaborative, built on trust, responsiveness, and a commitment to making the numbers useful, not intimidating.
My areas of expertise include:
- Corporate finance and strategic planning
- Financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management
- Process optimization and ERP and system implementations
- M&A support and capital allocation
- Team building and leadership development
News & Insights
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If your business is growing faster than its financial structure or preparing for a major transition, it may be time for a higher level of financial leadership.
Partner with Chesapeake Capital & Strategy to gain an experienced fractional CFO in Baltimore, VA, and WA, who understands both the numbers and the realities of running a business.
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