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Assistant Controller

CFS

New Haven, CT

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SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Analysis Skills, Bill of Materials (BOM), Budgeting, Capital Analysis, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Hyperion, Inventory Costs, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Investment Capital, Investment Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Control, Oracle Applications, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Analysis, Project Tracking, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
New Haven, CT
POSTED
4 days ago

Assistant Controller


Location: New Haven, Onsite
Salary: Competitive Base Salary + Bonus Potential


Why This Assistant Controller Position?



  • Join a globally recognized manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and long-term stability

  • High-visibility role partnering directly with the Controller and Director of Operations

  • Opportunity to influence financial and operational decision-making at the plant level

  • Exposure to strategic initiatives including forecasting, capital investments, cost management, and operational improvement

  • Collaborative environment that values continuous improvement and professional development

  • Comprehensive benefits package available from day one, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid holidays, and PTO

  • Excellent opportunity for a manufacturing finance professional looking to advance into a future Controller role


Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Controller



  • Support the financial management and accountability of manufacturing operations

  • Assist with forecasting, budgeting, cost management, inventory control, and working capital analysis

  • Perform profit and loss analysis, cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis, and operational performance reporting

  • Partner with operations leadership to provide timely financial insights and recommendations

  • Develop and maintain financial reports, schedules, procedures, and accounting policies

  • Support capital expenditure requests, project tracking, and post-investment reviews

  • Monitor key operational metrics including productivity, quality, inventory levels, delivery performance, and profitability

  • Prepare financial presentations, management reports, graphs, and business review materials

  • Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal control documentation

  • Drive process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization

  • Translate complex financial information into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders


Preferred Qualifications of the Assistant Controller



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within a manufacturing environment

  • Experience supporting plant operations, cost accounting, and manufacturing finance

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles

  • Hands-on experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, bills of materials (BOMs), and multi-level routing structures

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

  • Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, Hyperion, or similar platforms preferred

  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship


Compensation & Benefits



  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one

  • Strong 401(k) matching program

  • Paid holidays and vacation

  • Career development and advancement opportunities

  • Supportive culture focused on continuous improvement, employee development, and work-life balance


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About the Company

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CFS

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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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