Controller
CFS
Shafter, CA
Controller
Location: Kern County
Pay: $120,000-140,000
We are seeking an experienced Controller to join a well-established agricultural company in Kern County. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, and tax functions. The company offers a stable environment, strong team culture, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, and payroll
Manage month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare and review financial statements and management reports
Oversee tax compliance, filings, and coordination with external tax advisors
Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain strong internal controls
Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow
Partner with leadership to support strategic and operational decision-making
Coordinate audits and serve as primary point of contact for external auditors
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 agriculture or related industry preferred
Strong understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, and tax oversight
Experience managing audits and working with external partners
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MaxSalary: USD140000
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.