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Financial Controller

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  • Shelton, CT
  • $220,000–$225,000 Per Year
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Job Description

Financial Controller


Location: Shelton, CT
Schedule: Hybrid – Monday, Thursday & Friday onsite; Tuesday & Wednesday remote
Compensation: $220,000–$225,000 base + up to 25% bonus


We are working with a well-established, mission-driven organization seeking a Financial Controller to join its senior leadership team. This is a highly visible role overseeing both accounting and finance functions while partnering closely with executive leadership.


The organization offers an excellent work/life balance, strong benefits, and a collaborative culture with a major focus on technology, analytics, and continued growth.


What You'll Do as the Financial Controller



  • Oversee a finance organization of approximately 10 employees

  • Provide leadership across accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, treasury, investments, and broader financial operations.

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, internal controls, tax, and financial reporting standards.

  • Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial performance, capital management, and strategic initiatives.

  • Provide oversight related to treasury, investments, cash management, and financial risk.

  • Lead and develop finance staff while continuing to improve processes, controls, and overall department effectiveness.

  • Partner closely with IT and other functional leaders on financial systems, data analytics, and technology initiatives.

  • Take a direct leadership role in technology implementations and finance transformation projects.


Requirements of the Financial Controller



  • Strong accounting and finance leadership experience within financial services; insurance experience is highly preferred but not required.

  • Well-rounded experience across both accounting and FP&A/finance, rather than a career focused exclusively on one area.

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, treasury, investments, and financial operations.

  • Insurance candidates should ideally bring exposure to STAT accounting, reinsurance, capital management, premium tax, and regulatory requirements.

  • Proven leadership experience managing managers and larger accounting/finance teams.

  • Experience leading financial systems or technology implementations and working directly with IT is highly desirable.

  • CPA is a plus. Candidates coming from public accounting with financial services or insurance clients will also be considered.

  • Stable career history and the ability to work onsite in Shelton as required.


Why This Financial Controller Position?



  • $220K–$225K base salary plus up to 25% bonus potential.

  • Hybrid schedule

  • Significant 401(k) match

  • 20 days of PTO plus 13 paid holidays.

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits.

  • Flexible start and end times.

  • Strong emphasis on professional development and internal career growth.

  • Collaborative leadership team and an organization investing heavily in technology and data analytics.



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Numbers & Facts

LocationShelton, CT
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$220,000–$225,000 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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