Controller

CFS

Canton, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Communication Skills, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Control, Process Improvement, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management
LOCATION
Canton, OH
POSTED
5 days ago

Job Title: Controller


Summary


The Controller oversees all accounting operations, ensures accurate financial reporting, and maintains strong internal controls. This role supports leadership with financial insights and manages the accounting team to keep the organization financially sound and compliant.

Salary: $156,000


Why This Opportunity Stands Out for Controllers




  • Plays a central role in shaping the company’s financial strategy and long‑term stability.




  • Direct influence on process improvements, operational efficiency, and financial transparency.




  • Opportunity to build and mentor a high‑performing accounting team.




  • High visibility with executive leadership and meaningful impact on organizational decision‑making.




  • Ideal for someone who wants to elevate the finance function and drive measurable results.




Key Responsibilities for Controllers




  • Lead accounting functions: AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and month‑end close.




  • Prepare timely financial statements and ensure GAAP compliance.




  • Manage audits, tax filings, and internal controls.




  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow management.




  • Improve accounting processes and systems.




  • Supervise and develop accounting staff.




Qualifications for being a Controller




  • Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.




  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.




  • Strong GAAP knowledge and ERP system proficiency.




  • Excellent analytical and communication skills.



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/