Controller

CFS

Hartford, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$150,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Auditing, Capital Project, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), External Audit, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Head of Finance, Leadership, Mentoring, Operational Strategy, Relationship Management, Succession Planning, Time Management, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
Hartford, CT
POSTED
12 days ago

Controller

Greater Hartford, CT

$110,000 - $150,000 + comprehensive benefits

Why This Role Hits Different: Controller

  • Direct right hand to the CFO with exposure to executive leadership and board reporting
  • Strategic Controller role supporting a $200M organization
  • Clear succession planning with the Controller positioned for AVP and future CFO trajectory
  • Opportunity to modernize and strengthen the finance function during a major operational transformation
  • Strong team
  • High-visibility Controller role supporting a phenomenal CFO with a great sense of humor
  • Strong benefits, including 7.5% match on retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, PTO, and more
  • If you are looking for a high-impact Controller role with executive exposure, strategic influence, and long-term leadership runway, this Controller opportunity stands out.

What You’ll Own: Controller

  • Lead monthly close and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting for executive leadership
  • Develop and mentor the accounting team
  • Optimize reporting tools to deliver clear, board-ready financial insights
  • Oversee audit preparation and manage relationships with external auditors
  • Partner with leadership on capital projects and operational strategy
  • Support modernization of finance systems, reporting infrastructure, and accounting processes

What You Bring: Controller

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • Strong background in financial reporting, audit coordination, and month-end close leadership

This Controller role blends strategic leadership, operational ownership, and a clear path toward executive finance leadership.

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MaxSalary: USD150000
MinSalary: USD110000

About the Company

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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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/