What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at CFS?
Greater Hartford, CT
Salary: $170,000 - $200,000 20%
Why This Controller Opportunity Stands Out
Salary: $170,000 - $200,000 20%
Why This Controller Opportunity Stands Out
- Lead the accounting function during a pivotal period of business growth and organizational development.
- Serve as a key partner to executive leadership, influencing financial decisions and operational performance.
- Play an integral role in acquisition readiness, due diligence, integration efforts, and post-close accounting activities.
- Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, systems enhancements, and strong operating discipline.
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team while creating a culture of accountability and growth.
- Gain broad exposure across accounting operations, controls, audit, compliance, and working capital management.
- The Controller will lead all core accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll accounting, fixed assets, leases, and month-end close activities.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while maintaining strong internal controls and adherence to US GAAP.
- Oversee external audit support, compliance activities, balance sheet integrity, and risk mitigation efforts across the accounting function.
- Partner with finance and business leaders on complex accounting matters, financial performance analysis, and corrective action planning.
- Support acquisitions through accounting due diligence, purchase accounting coordination, integration planning, and implementation of standardized accounting processes.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required
- 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership of accounting operations and month-end close.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, and audit support within a manufacturing or project-based environment.
- CPA and/or CMA designation preferred.
Salary : $170,000 - $200,000