Controller

CFS

Shelton, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Automation, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Cash Management, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Compensation and Benefits, External Audit, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Healthcare, Intuit Quickbooks, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, NetSuite, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Oracle, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Tax, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, SAP, Sales Tax, Scalable System Development, Technical Accounting, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Shelton, CT
POSTED
7 days ago

Controller


Location: Shelton, CT (Onsite)
Salary: $150k + 15% Bonus


Why This Controller Opportunity?



  • High-impact Controller role with direct exposure to executive leadership and the ability to shape the U.S. finance function.

  • Join a growing, technology-driven organization where you'll play a key role in financial reporting, process improvements, and operational strategy.

  • Opportunity to lead the accounting function while partnering closely with FP&A and senior leadership on business performance.

  • Competitive compensation, strong benefits, professional development support, and long-term career growth.


Position Overview


Our client is seeking an experienced CPA to lead the U.S. accounting function as Controller. This individual will oversee financial reporting, month-end close, audits, compliance, and internal controls while driving process improvements and ensuring the highest level of financial accuracy. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone with a strong technical accounting background and the ability to build scalable accounting processes.


Key Responsibilities of the Controller:



  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.

  • Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

  • Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and cash management.

  • Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet integrity.

  • Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and coordinate annual audit activities.

  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, payroll, and sales tax requirements while partnering with external tax advisors.

  • Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

  • Drive automation and continuous process improvements across the accounting function.

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.


Qualifications of the Controller:



  • CPA is required for this position.

  • 5+ years of Controller or Senior Finance leadership experience.

  • Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close.

  • Experience leading external audits and managing accounting compliance.

  • Prior experience overseeing the full accounting function.

  • NetSuite experience strongly preferred; experience with SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks is a plus.

  • Experience within technology, healthcare, or other high-growth environments is a plus.



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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/