Controller
CFS
Berrien Springs, MI
Controller
Salary: $80,000–$90,000
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- This is the top accounting role in the organization, offering full ownership of financial operations and direct partnership with leadership.
- The company operates four locations with approximately $10M in annual revenue, creating a dynamic environment where strong financial leadership directly influences stability and growth.
- The business is navigating a challenging industry and is focused on stabilizing operations with plans for future expansion.
- You will help build and strengthen financial processes during a pivotal restructuring period.
Key Responsibilities for the Controller:
- Lead the company’s budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with ownership.
- Manage banking relationships, including credit line management, refinancing activities, and coordination with external auditors.
- Oversee full month‑end close, including bank reconciliations, general ledger oversight, and preparation of financial statements.
- Ensure compliance and reporting for sales tax and liquor tax.
- Oversee bills and payables, including systemized processing using Bill.com.
- Maintain financial accuracy, enhance processes, and ensure regulatory compliance across the business.
Qualifications:
- 5–7 years of accounting experience, or 15+ years of progressive experience.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Strong proficiency with QuickBooks and advanced Excel skills.
- Experience in small business, manufacturing, hospitality, or similar fast‑paced environments is helpful.
- Ability to operate as a true strategic partner — direct communicator, resilient, and solution focused.
- Creative thinking with the ability to improve processes and challenge assumptions constructively.
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MinSalary: USD80000
About the Company
CFS
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.