Controller

CFS

Avon, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$130,000–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Budget Management, Business Growth, Cash Flow Projection, Construction, Cost Accounting, Financial Control, Financial Metrics, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk, Financial Statements, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Leadership, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Analysis, Project Evaluation, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Revenue Recognition, Risk Analysis, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Avon, CT
POSTED
1 day ago
Our Client is seeking a hands-on Controller with deep accounting experience who thrives in a leadership role and enjoys driving financial strategy and operational success!

Why work here:


  • Play a key leadership role within a well-established and respected construction company.

  • Partner directly with ownership and have a voice in strategic financial decisions.

  • Enjoy a hands-on position where your expertise will directly impact business growth and profitability.

  • Work closely with project managers and operational leaders in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

  • Take ownership of the accounting function with the opportunity to improve processes and drive efficiencies.

  • Hybrid Schedule!



Responsibilities of Controller:


  • Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.

  • Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.

  • Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and key financial performance metrics.

  • Lead all construction accounting functions, including job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, project billings, retainage, and revenue recognition.

  • Partner with project managers to analyze project profitability, monitor costs, and identify financial risks and opportunities.


Preferred Qualifications of Controller:


  • Can work independently and hit the ground running

  • Cost Accounting experience

  • Bachelors in accounting or related field

  • Willingness to learn


Pay range: $130,000-$160,000

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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/