Controller
CFS
Tehchapi, CA
Controller
Kern County, CA
$120,000-130,000 + Strong Benefits
We’re partnering with a growing service company in Kern County seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations and support leadership with financial insight. This is a high-visibility role with direct interaction with ownership and the executive team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being involved in both the day-to-day accounting and big-picture financial strategy.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee all accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger
• Lead month-end and year-end close; ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and review financial statements, budgets, and forecasts
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and financial controls
• Develop and improve processes, systems, and internal controls
• Partner with operations to provide financial insights and support decision-making
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership
• Experience in industrial services, construction, manufacturing, or similar environment preferred
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, job costing, or project-based accounting is a plus
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
Why This Opportunity?
• High visibility role with leadership exposure
• Opportunity to build and improve processes
• Comprehensive benefits package
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MaxSalary: USD130000
MinSalary: USD120000
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.