Controller

CFS

Madison, WI

$110,000–$125,000 Per Year

Today

Job Description

Controller

About the Company and Controller Opportunity:

Salary: $110,000 - $125,000
Join a stable organization with nearly 50 years of history and a strong reputation in the construction and industries
Service division is coming off a record year, while the overall business continues to maintain consistent performance
Relaxed, down-to-earth culture where people work hard, support one another, and enjoy having fun along the way
Strong work/life balance with flexibility built into the culture
Team-oriented atmosphere with company-sponsored events throughout the year, including sporting events and charitable outings
Opportunity to play a key role in modernizing the finance function through multiple technology implementations

Key Responsibilities of the Controller Role:

Lead the accounting function and serve as a key financial partner to operational leadership
Play a significant role in the implementation of new business systems
Oversee the budgeting and forecasting process, providing meaningful financial insights to leadership
Manage and enhance WIP reporting to ensure accurate project financial visibility
Partner closely with project managers to review costs, profitability, and overall project performance
Act as the primary financial liaison between accounting, operations, service, and project teams
Develop financial reporting that helps leaders make informed business decisions
Monitor financial performance trends and identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
Support month-end and year-end close activities while maintaining strong internal controls

Requirements for the Controller Role:

Construction, mechanical contracting, or project-based industry experience is required
Bachelors degree in Accounting with prior Controller experience or experience in a senior accounting leadership role
Experience participating in or leading ERP/software implementations

Numbers & Facts

Location	Madison, WI
Industry	Financial Services
Salary	$110,000–$125,000 Per Year
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1994
Website	http://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.