Controller

CFS

Madison, WI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$130,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Business Growth, Construction, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Leadership, Mentoring, Operational Support, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
LOCATION
Madison, WI
POSTED
2 days ago

Controller

About the Role:
We’re seeking a Controller to lead financial operations for a multi-state business unit in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. This is a key leadership position responsible for managing a team, overseeing month-end and year-end close, and ensuring accuracy across all financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes
  • Manage and mentor a team
  • Oversee financial reporting and compliance for multiple locations
  • Partner with leadership to support growth and operational efficiency

Ideal Candidate:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 2+ years in a leadership position
  • Experience with construction industry accounting strongly preferred
  • Union experience is a significant advantage

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

  • Positive, collaborative culture
  • Strong focus on employee flexibility and work-life balance
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Opportunity to lead a growing business unit with significant impact
Salary: $120,000 to $130,000

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MaxSalary: USD130000
MinSalary: USD120000

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/