Controller

CFS

Meriden, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Banking Services, Budgeting, Business Growth, Business Support, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Healthcare, Leadership, Mentoring, Operational Improvement, Process Improvement, Process Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Treasury
LOCATION
Meriden, CT
POSTED
13 days ago

Controller


Salary: $125,000 - $150,000


Location: Meriden, CT


Why This Controller Opportunity Stands Out:



  • Work directly with executive ownership in a well-established, third-generation family-owned business.

  • Step into a highly visible leadership role focused on post-merger finance integration and transformation.

  • Build, develop, and lead the accounting team as the organization transitions away from outside consultants.

  • Join a stable, growing company with strong market positioning and long-term opportunity.

  • Work from a newly rebuilt, modern headquarters designed to support collaboration and energy.

  • Benefit from a comprehensive healthcare package, with the company covering approximately two-thirds of costs.

  • Participate in a 401(k) plan with a 3% safe harbor contribution plus a 2% match.

  • Enjoy PTO flexibility and room for continued professional growth.

  • Partner with an engaged leadership team that values accountability, collaboration, and a hands-on approach.

  • Leverage strong banking relationships and financial backing to support continued business momentum.

  • Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where the work remains dynamic and engaging.


Key Responsibilities for the Controller:



  • The Controller will lead monthly GAAP financial reporting, including the full month-end close and preparation of financial statements.

  • The Controller will oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions while developing and mentoring accounting staff.

  • Manage the external audit process and serve as the primary liaison with auditors.

  • Build and implement budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

  • Strengthen internal controls and drive process improvements across accounting operations.

  • Oversee banking relationships, treasury activities, and loan covenant reporting.


Qualifications for the Controller:



  • Proven experience leading accounting teams and managing audit processes.

  • Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close procedures.

  • Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience working with ERP systems.

  • Ability to improve processes, strengthen controls, and support a growing business environment.

  • Collaborative, hands-on leadership style with the ability to partner effectively across the organization.


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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/