Corporate Controller

CFS

Bakersfield, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$180,000–$220,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Adobe Creative Suite, Cash-Basis Accounting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, Mentoring, Public Accounting, Safety/Work Safety, Succession Planning, Tax Regulations
LOCATION
Bakersfield, CA
POSTED
3 days ago

Corporate Controller

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a stable, privately held organization to identify a Corporate Controller to step into a highly visible, hands-on leadership role. This Corporate Controller position is a planned succession hire with meaningful overlap and training, offering a rare opportunity to step into a trusted role with strong executive exposure. The Corporate Controller will play a critical role in financial oversight, reporting, and partnership with ownership while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.


Key Responsibilities

  • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting as Corporate Controller

  • Lead financial reviews, accrual vs. cash accounting, and GAAP-based reporting

  • Oversee and manage 401(k) administration, audits, and census preparation

  • Partner with external CPA firm on audits, tax filings, and compliance

  • Support quarterly tax deposits and annual reporting requirements

  • Communicate financial insights clearly to ownership and operations

  • Lead and mentor accounting leadership and staff as Corporate Controller


Compensation

  • Base Salary: $180,000–$220,000

  • Bonus: Discretionary

  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with 4% match, life insurance

  • Competitive total compensation aligned with a senior Corporate Controller role


Ideal Background

  • CPA required

  • Public and private accounting experience strongly preferred

  • Demonstrated career progression with stability

  • Strong practical understanding of GAAP

  • Confident, hands-on leader ready to take ownership as Corporate Controller



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MaxSalary: USD220000
MinSalary: USD180000

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/