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Interim Controller

CFS
  • Pickerington, OH
  • $135,000–$175,000 Per Year
1 day ago
CFS

Job Description



Interim Controller


Why This Opportunity Stands Out:


• Highly visible leadership role with direct exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced retail environment
• Influence financial strategy, process improvements, and operational performance
• Lead and mentor an established accounting team during a critical business period
• Collaborative culture with strong cross-functional partnership opportunities
Target Compensation: $135,000-$175,000 annualized, based on experience and qualifications

Key Responsibilities for the Interim Controller:


• Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger activities
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis
• Ensure GAAP compliance and maintain strong internal controls
• Manage and support the accounting team while driving operational efficiencies
• Partner with leadership to provide actionable financial insights and recommendations

Qualifications for the Interim Controller:


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including Controller-level responsibility
• Retail, consumer products, or multi-location business experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and ERP/accounting systems

Location:
Pickerington, Ohio (Fully Onsite)

Numbers & Facts

LocationPickerington, OH
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$135,000–$175,000 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
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Cash Flowunmatched
  • Cash Managementunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Strategyunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • Operations Processesunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched

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