Controller
CFS
Bristol, CT
Controller
Full‑Time | High‑Growth Company | Future CFO Pathway
Why You Should Join
- A true growth story: The company has scaled from $40M to over $200M in just 10 years—and continues on an impressive upward trajectory.
- Partial ESOP program: Annual share allocations with 3‑year vesting, creating exceptional long‑term wealth‑building potential.
- Build-from-scratch opportunity: Internalize processes, modernize financial infrastructure, and make a major impact from day one.
- People‑first culture: Small, family‑owned feel with genuine care for employees—but large enough to offer deep career progression.
- Clear upward mobility: This Controller is positioned as the future CFO as the business continues to scale.
- Outstanding benefits:Free health insurance (high‑deductible plan) with the company contributing $2,000/year to your HSA.
- Industry experience not required: Learn the construction side of the business—they will teach you.
About the Role
The Controller will lead all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls while partnering closely with leadership to support strategic decisions. This is a hands‑on, foundational role ideal for someone energized by rapid growth, change, and the opportunity to architect systems and processes from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting operations, including month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close.
- Develop and improve internal controls, financial policies, and reporting frameworks.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow processes.
- Lead the internalization of key financial processes and transition away from legacy systems.
- Partner with executives on strategic financial decisions and business planning.
- Support ESOP accounting and annual valuation processes.
- Build, lead, and mentor an expanding finance team.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, project teams, and leadership.
Qualifications
- 7–12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
- Strong technical accounting background; CPA preferred but not required.
- Experience leading or significantly influencing financial processes, controls, and reporting.
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑growing, evolving environment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with leadership and field teams.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn the construction side of the business.
MaxSalary: USD170000
MinSalary: USD160000
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.