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Controller

CFS
  • Norwell, MA
  • $140,000–$155,000 Per Year
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Job Description



Controller


Location: Norwell, MA (up to 4 days/week in office)
Salary Range: $140,000 - $155,000 + Bonus




Highlights of the Controller Opportunity



  • The Company: A leading provider of electrical contracting and energy solutions specializing in complex commercial and industrial projects, including renewable energy and EV infrastructure.

  • The Growth: Experiencing rapid growth through strategic acquisitions that continue to expand capabilities and market reach.

  • The Position: Reporting directly to the CFO, this newly created Controller role will oversee both corporate accounting and project finance, serving as a key business partner to operations while helping strengthen the company's financial infrastructure.

  • The Opportunity: Join a rapidly growing, acquisition-driven organization where you'll play a key role in strengthening the finance function, supporting strategic growth initiatives, and partnering with leadership to drive business performance.




Controller Key Responsibilities



  • Lead the month-end close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and maintenance of strong accounting controls across multiple entities.

  • Oversee project accounting functions including WIP reporting, revenue recognition, job costing, cash flow forecasting, and profitability analysis.

  • Partner with project managers and operational leaders to monitor project performance, manage financial risks, and improve overall profitability.

  • Own budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting to support strategic decision-making and business growth.

  • Support acquisition due diligence, integration activities, and the standardization of financial processes across newly acquired entities.

  • Drive process improvements, ERP optimization, and the development of scalable reporting and business intelligence capabilities.




Qualifications



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within construction, electrical contracting, energy services, or another project-based industry.

  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end close, revenue recognition, WIP accounting, job costing, and project profitability analysis.

  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems and reporting tools.

  • CPA, public accounting experience, or experience in a multi-entity environment is a plus.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with executive leadership and operations teams.



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Numbers & Facts

LocationNorwell, MA
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$140,000–$155,000 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

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  • Business Growthunmatched
  • Business Intelligenceunmatched
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  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
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  • Due Diligenceunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
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  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Risk Managementunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
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  • Project Evaluationunmatched
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  • Public Accountingunmatched
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  • Revenue Recognitionunmatched
  • Revenue/Sales Reportingunmatched
  • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
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