Corporate Controller
CFS
Bakersfield, CA
Corporate Controller
Kern County, CA
A well-established and growing organization in Kern County is conducting a confidential search for a Corporate Controller. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, with the ability to build structure while supporting operational growth.
The Corporate Controller will lead the accounting function, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, and serve as a key financial partner to executive leadership. This role will oversee day-to-day accounting operations while driving process improvements and strengthening internal controls.
- Compensation: $170,000 - $220,000
- Opportunity to work for a well established company with a strong reputation in its industry
- Discretionary bonus program rewarding performance and results
- 401(k) plan with 4% company match
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Visible leadership role with the ability to influence strategic decisions
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Manage general ledger, reconciliations, and account analysis
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax, and audit requirements
- Coordinate and manage external audits
- Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies
- Supervise and mentor accounting team
- Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy and decision-making
- Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- CPA strongly preferred
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- CPA strongly preferred
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
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MaxSalary: USD220000
MinSalary: USD180000
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.