Controller

CFS

Port Washington, WI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Consolidation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budgeting, Cost Accounting, Decision Support, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Statements, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Operational Support, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Port Washington, WI
POSTED
5 days ago

Controller
Location: Port Washington
Compensation: $140,000 – $160,000 + bonus


The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting function in a growing manufacturing environment. This role will partner closely with leadership, drive financial accuracy, and support operational decision-making.


Responsibilities



  • Oversee all accounting operations (GL, AP/AR, payroll, close)

  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes

  • Prepare financial statements and internal reporting

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

  • Ensure GAAP compliance and maintain strong internal controls

  • Support leadership with financial insights and analysis

  • Manage and develop accounting team

  • Lead/support financial consolidations


Profile



  • Manufacturing industry experience required

  • Experience with consolidations preferred

  • Currently at Controller level or ready to step up

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting

  • Proven leadership and ability to operate both strategically and tactically


Compensation



  • $140K – $160K base + bonus opportunity


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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/