What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Controller position at CFS?
If you’re looking for a place to build a long, meaningful career, not just another job, this Corporate Controller opportunity is worth a closer look. This is a stable, well‑established company with an excellent culture, exceptionally low turnover, and a genuine commitment to taking care of its people. The environment is people‑focused, supportive, and built on respect and collaboration. Our client believes great work shouldn’t come at the expense of your life. The team enjoys a strong work‑life balance, flexible hours, and a culture that values reasonable workloads over late nights. Onsite, you’ll have access to a fully equipped gym and a chef‑run cafeteria to support your well‑being throughout the day. As the Corporate Controller, you'll contribute in meaningful ways, and be part of a company that truly invests in its employees. If you want to work in a place where people are supported, appreciated, and encouraged to thrive, this is that kind of environment.
Corporate Controller Overview & Responsibilities
The Corporate Controller is the senior accounting leader responsible for overseeing the company’s core accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role ensures the integrity of financial information across the enterprise while driving process improvements, operational efficiency, and scalability within the finance organization.
This position leads the shared services department, owns the consolidated financial reporting process, and plays a key role in supporting treasury, tax, and strategic finance initiatives.
Accounting Operations & Shared Services
Corporate Controller Overview & Responsibilities
The Corporate Controller is the senior accounting leader responsible for overseeing the company’s core accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role ensures the integrity of financial information across the enterprise while driving process improvements, operational efficiency, and scalability within the finance organization.
This position leads the shared services department, owns the consolidated financial reporting process, and plays a key role in supporting treasury, tax, and strategic finance initiatives.
Accounting Operations & Shared Services
- Lead and develop the shared services accounting organization, including AR, AP, and general ledger
- Ensure accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions
- Establish scalable processes and controls to support company growth
- Oversee monthly and annual close processes
- Own consolidated financial statement preparation and review
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies
- Partner with external auditors and advisors
- Design and maintain a strong internal control environment
- Ensure audit readiness and compliance
- Establish accounting policies across the organization
- Oversee treasury and cash management activities
- Support annual tax filings with external service providers
- Monitor, analyze, and report on corporate overhead and expense trends
- Drive automation and process improvements
- Improve close timelines and reporting accuracy
- Enhance data quality and decision support
- Build and develop a high-performing accounting team
- Foster a culture of accountability and improvement
- Develop future finance leaders
- Accurate and timely financial reporting
- Strong internal controls and audit readiness
- Scalable accounting processes
- Improved efficiency and automation
- Engaged and high-performing team
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA
- 10 years of progressive accounting experience
- Manufacturing or multi-entity experience preferred
- Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge
- ERP experience (QAD or similar)
- Strong technical accounting expertise
- Leadership and influence across the organization
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills
Salary : $140,000 - $170,000