Financial Controller (Plant)
CFS
Manchester, CT
Financial Controller (Plant Controller)
Our client, a manufacturer of products that directly and positively impacts everyday lives, is currently seeking an operational hands-on Controller to support the GM.
Annual Compensation $125,000–$145,000 base plus annual incentive bonus
Immediate Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one; 401(k) with strong company match and non-elective contributions
- Industry-leading PTO: 18 days + 10 paid holidays + 2 floaters; generous flexibility for life events
Why This Controller Opportunity Stands Out
- High-visibility role with direct impact on strategic site and divisional financial performance; clear pathway for scope expansion (e.g., additional site oversight)
- Direct seat on the site leadership team, influencing transformation and business growth
- Executive visibility—reports to and partners with both local leadership and global finance
- Controller position will have a defined succession plan: opportunity to expand to additional sites as performance warrants
- Role critical to ongoing site development, $20M+ investment pipeline, and strategic transformation
- Mission-driven manufacturing: make measured impact on individuals and advance sustainability in their industry specific products
Key Responsibilities of the Site Controller
- Drive cost control, standard costing, and financial reporting to accelerate site financial rigor and visibility
- Lead annual budget, forecasting, and month-end close activities to deliver timely, actionable business insights
- The Controller will aartner with leadership to shape investment strategy, CAPEX project management, and long-term site planning
- Establish robust governance, process improvement, and financial tools to support operational transformation
- Serve as strategic finance liaison to global, divisional, and site teams—balancing hands-on analysis with high-level influence
Highly Preferred Skills/Experience of the Controller
- 5+ years relevant cost and plant/operations finance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Advanced Excel/financial modeling skills (build tools, complex formulas; Sage 100, SAP a plus)
- Demonstrated ability to lead financial performance and partner at executive/site leadership level
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MaxSalary: USD145000
MinSalary: USD125000
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.