Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Controller
Location: Dayton, OH
Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 + Excellent Benefits
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Join a Company Where You Can Truly Make an Impact
We’re not just looking for an Assistant Controller — we’re looking for a future leader who’s ready to take ownership, drive change, and help shape the financial future of our company. This is a chance to work directly with executive leadership in a thriving, stable organization while building your career in a supportive, growth-focused environment.
Why This Role is Exciting
Be a Key Player: Work side-by-side with the Controller and leadership team to influence business strategy.
Real Career Growth: This isn’t a “just keep the books” role — it’s a stepping stone to higher leadership.
Industry Edge: Gain valuable experience in manufacturing while bringing your own expertise to the table.
Work in a People-First Culture: We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and work-life balance.
What You’ll Do
Lead day-to-day accounting operations — AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger
Drive process improvements and streamline financial systems
Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analyses
Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cost-saving initiatives
Mentor and develop accounting team members
Coordinate annual audits and ensure GAAP compliance
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA or CMA preferred (but not required)
5+ years of progressive accounting experience (at least 2 years in a supervisory role)
Strong GAAP knowledge and Excel skills
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
What’s In It For You
Competitive Pay: $90,000 – $110,000 (commensurate with experience)
Great Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and holidays
Professional Development: Training, mentorship, and leadership exposure
Job Security: Join a company with a proven track record of success and stability
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Dayton, OH |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $90,000–$110,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
About Company
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.
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