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Controller

CFS
  • Denver, CO
  • $150,000–$180,000 Per Year
1 day ago
CFS

Job Description

Controller


Location: Denver, Colorado
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Schedule: Hybrid Schedule
Salary: $150k-$180k


Position Overview


We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting for a growing organization. This role will oversee the accounting function, ensuring accurate, timely, and audit-ready financial information while supporting continued growth and scalability.


The Controller will partner closely with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, audits, compliance, and strategic financial initiatives while maintaining ownership of the accounting team and daily operations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, leadership experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment.


Key Responsibilities



  • Lead daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and payroll accounting support.

  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

  • Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.

  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting processes, and documentation.

  • Prepare financial statements and reporting packages for leadership.

  • Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, and financial analysis.

  • Coordinate external audits, tax preparation, and compliance reporting.

  • Oversee sales tax, GST, and other applicable compliance requirements.

  • Support project cost accounting, capital asset tracking, and operational financial reporting.

  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, automation, and scalability.

  • Assist with implementation and optimization of accounting systems and ERP platforms.

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team as the organization continues to grow.

  • Partner cross-functionally with operational leaders to support financial accuracy and accountability.

  • Support due diligence, fundraising activities, and other special financial projects.


Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.

  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing leadership responsibility.

  • Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership experience preferred.

  • Strong experience managing month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.

  • Experience overseeing AP, AR, payroll accounting support, and reconciliations.

  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.

  • Multi-entity and/or multi-jurisdictional experience preferred.

  • Experience supporting external audits, tax preparation, and compliance reporting.


What You'll Bring


The successful candidate will be a hands-on accounting leader who can balance technical accounting, team leadership, and operational execution. This person should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, improving processes, and building scalable accounting infrastructure as the organization grows.


Strong communication, attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.


Why This Opportunity?



  • Leadership role with direct exposure to the CFO.

  • Opportunity to build and scale the accounting function.

  • Broad ownership across accounting, reporting, controls, and compliance.

  • Opportunity to influence processes, systems, and financial infrastructure.

  • Growing organization with exposure to strategic financial initiatives.



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Numbers & Facts

LocationDenver, CO
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$150,000–$180,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://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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Skills

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  • Asset Managementunmatched
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  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Complianceunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
  • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
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  • Financial Strategyunmatched
  • Fixed Asset Managementunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Fundraisingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Head of Financeunmatched
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  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Sales Taxunmatched
  • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
  • Tax Regulationsunmatched
  • Tax Returnsunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Technical Accountingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Value-Added Tax (VAT)unmatched

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