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Senior Controller

CFS
  • Providence, RI
  • $160,000–$185,000 Per Year
1 day ago
CFS

Job Description



Senior Controller


Salary: $160,000 - $185,000


Why You Should Join



  • Highly visible leadership role with direct impact on business performance

  • Strong executive team that values collaboration, innovation, and accountability

  • Opportunity to help drive strategic growth initiatives

  • Stable, well-established organization with a strong market presence

  • Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team

  • Competitive compensation package with bonus potential

  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and additional employee-focused programs


Position Overview


We are seeking an experienced Senior Controller to lead and oversee all accounting and financial reporting functions for a growing organization. This role will serve as a key member of the leadership team, providing financial insight, operational support, and strategic guidance while ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and compliance.


The ideal candidate will be a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving continuous improvement across financial processes and controls.


Key Responsibilities



  • Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, AP, AR, payroll, and fixed assets

  • Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

  • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities

  • Establish, enhance, and maintain internal controls and accounting policies

  • Partner with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making and business planning

  • Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance requirements

  • Analyze financial results and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency

  • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members

  • Drive process improvements and system optimization initiatives

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company financial policies


Qualifications



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required

  • CPA and/or Master's degree preferred

  • 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience

  • Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership experience

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls

  • Experience managing audits, budgeting, and forecasting processes

  • Advanced Excel and ERP system experience

  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on when needed


Apply Today


This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven accounting leader seeking a high-impact role with executive visibility, long-term growth potential, and the ability to shape the financial future of a successful organization.


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Numbers & Facts

LocationProvidence, RI
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$160,000–$185,000 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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  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
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  • Financial Complianceunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
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  • Fixed Assetsunmatched
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  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • IBM DB2unmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
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  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Regulatory Submissionsunmatched
  • Tax Regulationsunmatched
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