Controller
CFS
Rosemont, IL
Controller
Salary: $100,000 – $130,000
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Fully onsite Controller role with direct visibility to the Executive Team and Board of Directors
• Stable, long-standing organization with a strong reputation and supportive leadership
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and generous PTO
• Opportunity to work in a values-driven, inclusive environment that prioritizes quality of care, collaboration, and professional growth
Key Responsibilities for the Controller:
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, Cash Receipts, and Fixed Assets
• As a Controller, they'll manage monthly and annual close processes in compliance with GAAP
• Supervise and mentor an accounting team of 8–10, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
• Prepare accurate, timely internal financial reports and statements for leadership and the Board
• The Controller will maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Coordinate the annual audit process, ensuring all required schedules and documentation are prepared
• Lead budgeting processes—operating and capital—and partner with department heads to review financial performance
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements, including 990s, 1099s, state cost reports, and sales tax filings
• Oversee investment tracking, cash management, and restricted fund reporting for grants and donations
• Assist with financial presentations for Executive Leadership and special projects as assigned
Qualifications for the Controller:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA
• 5–10 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Proven ability to communicate complex financial information to individuals without a financial background
• Collaborative leader with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
This is a high-impact opportunity for a skilled and mission-driven Controller who thrives in a collaborative, community-focused setting and is eager to make a lasting difference while leading a strong accounting team.
$100,000 – $130,000
MaxSalary: USD130000
MinSalary: USD100000
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.