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Controller

CFS
  • Madison, WI
  • $110,000–$135,000 Per Year
1 day ago
CFS

Job Description

Controller

Salary: $110,000-$135,000 + Bonus


Why This Opportunity Stands Out



  • Our client is a respected, family-oriented organization with decades of success and an outstanding reputation in the industry.

  • Enjoy true work life balance - most employees are out the door by 4pm latest!

  • Be the financial leader for a company-wide ERP implementation, helping modernize systems, improve reporting, and streamline processes.

  • Lead and develop a talented accounting team while making a visible impact on strategic business decisions across the organization.


Key Responsibilities



  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, WIP reporting, job costing, and project financial analysis processes as the Controller.

  • Drive the company's ERP implementation, improve accounting processes, and strengthen internal controls.

  • Partner with project managers and operational leaders to provide financial insights that improve profitability and project performance.

  • Oversee the daily accounting function, mentor the accounting team, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

  • Support executive leadership with financial strategy, planning, cash flow management, and business decision-making.


Qualifications



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred (Associate's degree considered); CPA is a plus.

  • Previous Controller experience within construction, mechanical contracting, or another project-based industry.

  • Strong background in ERP implementations, budgeting, forecasting, WIP reporting, job costing, and financial analysis.

  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to build relationships across departments and drive continuous improvement.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMadison, WI
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$110,000–$135,000 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

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Cash Flowunmatched
  • Cash Managementunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Construction Contractsunmatched
  • Construction Controlunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cost Analysisunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
  • Financial Planningunmatched
  • Financial Projectionsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Strategyunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Project Evaluationunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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