Controller

CFS

Madison, WI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Plan, Business Support, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Change Management, Communication Skills, Construction Contracts, Cost Analysis, Cost Reporting, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Financial Projections, Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Leadership, Mentoring, Operations Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
LOCATION
Madison, WI
POSTED
4 days ago

Controller


Salary: $150,000 - $150,000 + 3% Bonus


Why This Opportunity Stands Out



  • Join a stable, well-established organization with nearly 50 years of success and continued growth.

  • Play a key leadership role in a company-wide ERP implementation and help modernize financial processes.

  • Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership while being mentored to take on higher-level strategic finance responsibilities over time.

  • Collaborative, laid-back culture with strong work/life balance, flexible scheduling, and regular company events.

  • Lead a growing accounting team and make a visible impact across the organization.


Key Responsibilities



  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, WIP reporting, and project cost analysis while partnering with project managers on financial performance.

  • Serve as a key leader in a company-wide ERP implementation and help drive process improvements across the accounting function.

  • Act as the financial liaison between departments, providing insights, analysis, and recommendations to support business decisions.

  • Oversee accounting operations, internal controls, and the daily activities of the accounting team while driving operational efficiencies.

  • Support executive leadership with strategic financial planning and business initiatives.


Qualifications



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

  • Controller-level experience within the construction, mechanical contracting, or similar project-based industry required.

  • Experience leading or participating in ERP/software implementations and organizational change management.

  • Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, WIP reporting, job costing, and project financial analysis.

  • Leadership or team lead experience preferred, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.


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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/