Controller

CFS

Waterbury, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Balance Sheet, Banking Services, Bill of Materials (BOM), Business Administration, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Computer Networks, Cost Control, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Trend Analysis, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Inventory Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Performance Metrics, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Systems Administration/Management, Tax Returns, Treasury
LOCATION
Waterbury, CT
POSTED
4 days ago

Controller


Location: Waterbury, onsite


Salary: $120-150k, commensurate with experience



Why This Controller Opportunity?



  • Stable, family-owned company with over 225 years of history

  • Low-stress environment with long employee tenure

  • Direct access to executive leadership and visibility across the organization

  • Flexible schedule (most employees work either 7:30-4:00 or 8:00-4:30)

  • Opportunity to make an impact while maintaining strong work-life balance

  • 401k with a 4% match



Responsibilities of the Controller:



  • Direct and oversee administrative, treasury and financial activities of the Company, including cash flow, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and costing. Identify and escalate variances in key financial performance indicators and trends that may require management attention.

  • Direct and supervise the preparation of financial reports for internal and external use. Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization's fiscal function and performance.

  • Maintain banking relationships and necessary reporting requirements. Obtain and assist in the preparation of any necessary outside auditor review of financial statement and/or tax return and 5500 reporting.

  • Monitor costs within the costing system, including labor and overhead rates. Understand cost drivers and be familiar with bills of material, work centers and manufacturing workflow.

  • Responsible for the administration of the overall computer network.

  • Provide direction and leadership to a small staff.

  • This is a "hands on" position requiring performance of routine accounting functions.



Preferred Experience of the Controller:



  • Proven experience as a Controller or finance leader within a manufacturing or industrial setting.

  • Strong background in financial report writing, account reconciliation, balance sheet management, and general ledger oversight.

  • Demonstrated expertise in cash management, forecasting, and financial analysis using accounting software such as Sage or equivalent tools.

  • Excellent understanding of financial concepts related to manufacturing operations including cost control and inventory valuation methods.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration



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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/