Controller

CFS

Madison, WI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$164,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Auditing, Budgeting, Cross-Functional, Decision Support, Documentation, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Journal Entries, Leadership, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Maintain Compliance, Portfolio Analysis, Property Management, Public Housing, Real Estate, Reconciliation, Rural Development, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Madison, WI
POSTED
5 days ago

CONTROLLER


Salary: $140,000 - $164,000 Base

Our client is a rapidly expanding company seeking a Controller to join their team.


WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER JOINING THIS COMPANY:



  • Key Player in the Madison Market!

  • Opportunity to quickly grow as the company continues to see exponential growth.

  • Direct chance to impact the company and make the role your own.

  • Work with a team that is eager to keep growing.

  • Enjoy a family-friendly culture with strong leadership in place.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTROLLER:



  • Leadership: Manage your team and develop the Accounting Manager

  • Financial Statements: Manage the financial statements ensuring accuracy.

  • Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis of property portfolios to support strategic decision-making.

  • Month-End Close: Manage month-end close processes, including reconciliations and journal entries, to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Manage & Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities for assigned properties.

  • Audit Support: Manage the preparation for audits, providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.


QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CONTROLLER:



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 5+ years of real estate, property management experience

  • HUD, Public Housing, Rural Development, LIHTC

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/