Location: Troy, Ohio
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Salary Range:$140,000 – $200,000 annually, commensurate with experience
We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on Controller to step into a critical cleanup and stabilization role within our accounting function. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in environments that need structure, clarity, and operational rigor. The Controller will assess the current state, define and implement accounting processes with minimal guidance, and bring the organization to a clean, well-controlled, and audit-ready position.
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting
Perform and lead detailed account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies
Establish, document, and enforce accounting processes, internal controls, and expectations for the accounting team
Ensure compliance with GAAP and support accurate financial statement preparation
Lead accounting cleanup initiatives, including historical reconciliations and process remediation
Drive audit readiness and serve as a key point of contact during audits
Set clear performance expectations and provide hands-on leadership to the accounting team
Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and controls
Proven experience as a Controller or senior-level accounting leader
Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
Demonstrated success in cleanup, turnaround, or process-build environments
Highly self-directed with the ability to operate effectively with little to no guidance
Comfortable setting structure, accountability, and expectations for a team
Detail-oriented, hands-on, and solutions-focused
Strong communication and leadership skills
Immediate opportunity to make a meaningful impact
High level of autonomy and trust
Short-term engagement with potential to convert to long-term or permanent employment
Ideal for a Controller who enjoys fixing problems, building structure, and driving operational excellence
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.