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Controller

CFS
  • Simsbury, CT
  • $170,000–$210,000 Per Year
13 days ago
CFS

Job Description

Controller


Salary: $170,000 - $210,000 + 20% annually


Our client is currently seeking an experienced Controller to bring added expertise to their accounting team in a high growth environment.


Why This Controller Opportunity Stands Out:



  • This is a newly created upgraded role because of an internal promotion and increased growth the organization is currently experiencing!

  • This organization continues to seek out succession planning across finance. The seek out future successors!

  • Grown over $100MM in the last year alone with continued substantial growth on the horizon (through long-term contracts)

  • Lot of camaraderie amongst the team. Not stuffy at all.

  • The Controller will have the opportunity to lead the accounting function during a pivotal period of business growth and organizational development.

  • High visibility as the Controller is considered a key partner to executive leadership, influencing financial decisions and operational performance.

  • Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, systems enhancements, and strong operating discipline.

  • Gain broad exposure across accounting operations, controls, audit, compliance, and working capital management.


Key Responsibilities for the Controller:



  • The Controller will lead all core accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll accounting, fixed assets, leases, and month-end close activities.

  • Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while maintaining strong internal controls and adherence to US GAAP.

  • Oversee external audit support, compliance activities, balance sheet integrity, and risk mitigation efforts across the accounting function.

  • Partner with finance and business leaders on complex accounting matters, financial performance analysis, and corrective action planning.

  • Play an integral role in acquisition readiness, due diligence, integration efforts, and post-close accounting activities.



Qualifications for the Controller:



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required

  • 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership of accounting operations and month-end close (in a manufacturing environment).

  • Experience with leading teams and M&A.



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Numbers & Facts

LocationSimsbury, CT
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$170,000–$210,000 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

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Business Growthunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Due Diligenceunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Fixed Asset Managementunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
  • Organizational Development/Managementunmatched
  • Payroll Accountingunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Succession Planningunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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