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Controller

CFS
New London, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026
Compensation: $125-150K annually Bonus

Our client is currently seeking a Controller who is excited to make a true impact. Great opportunity to take the next step into this role or if you are seeking your first opportunity outside of public accounting!

Why Top Talent Loves It Here

  • The space: brand new with your own office!
  • Ultra-Flat Structure. Zero Bureaucracy: This isn’t your typical layered organization. It’s lean, flat, and built for impact.
  • The role: Exposure to all core accounting areas with a mix of strategic initiatives and projects.
  • Direct access to leadership: In this Controller role you work directly with leaders like GM, CFO who truly run the business. Decisions happen fast. Ideas get heard.
  • A Nimble Business Serving Mission-Critical Industries: You’re not making “nice‑to‑have” products — you’re building components that keep people safe.
  • A Growth Story You Want to Be Part Of: Originally a family-run, cash‑based business, the company was acquired over 6 years ago and has since been transformed with modern systems and rigor.
  • Growth: They recently secured addition funding and ready to invest in long-term contracts for sustainable business.
  • No Pigeonholes — Own Big, Visible Work: Because the org is lean, as a Senior Accountant you get broad responsibilities and room to stretch far beyond a typical job description. You won’t be boxed in. You won’t be overlooked.

About This Controller Opportunity

  • Lead, manage and develop the accounting department.
  • Own and streamline critical business processes.
  • The Controller is responsible for hands-on accounting and review of work from the accounting team, month end close activities, financial statement prep.
  • Driving the budgeting and forecasting of this division working directly with the GM.
  • Financial reporting including presentation to management, explaining variances, pricing.
  • Working with external audit.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications Of The Controller

  • BS Accounting.
  • 7 years of accounting management experience from manufacturing or construction. Or leadership experience directly from public accounting with manufacturing clients.

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Salary : $125,000 - $150,000

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