Controller

CFS

Markesan, WI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$130,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Analysis, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Continuous Improvement, Corporate Finance, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Decision Support, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Statements, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Inventory Costing, Inventory Costs, Inventory Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Pricing, Process Improvement, Standard Costing, Team Player, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Markesan, WI
POSTED
3 days ago

Controller

Salary: $110,000 – $130,000

Why should you be interested in this Controller role?

• Join a growing manufacturing operation backed by a larger enterprise
• High‑visibility position partnering across operations, HR, and corporate
• Collaborative, close‑knit culture that values curiosity, challenge, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to modernize processes, strengthen controls, and shape the future of the finance function
• Great fit for someone who thrives in dynamic, hands‑on environments and wants to make a lasting impact


Responsibilities of the Controller:

Core Accounting & Financial Leadership
• Oversee general ledger management, month‑end close, and financial statement preparation/review
• Manage cash flow and support investment planning
• Coordinate intercompany activity with corporate finance

Cost Accounting & Inventory
• Lead cost accounting, including standard costing and inventory analysis
• Provide accurate costing insights to support pricing, operations, and margin decisions

FP&A & Performance Reporting
• Own budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting
• Partner with operations and HR to analyze business results and support strategic decision‑making

Process Improvement & Cross‑Functional Partnership
• Strengthen financial processes, internal controls, and reporting
• Drive continuous improvement across the finance function
• Collaborate effectively across departments


Qualifications of the Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
• 5+ years of manufacturing finance experience
• Strong background in cost accounting, analytics, and inventory management
• Experience with cash flow management and presenting insights to senior leadership


MaxSalary: USD130000
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/